This thoroughly updated edition of the bestselling Psychology for A2 Level has been written specifically for the new AQA-A Psychology A2-level specification for teaching from September 2009. It is the ideal follow-up to AS Level Psychology, 4th edition by the same author, but also to any AS-level textbook. This full-colour book, which builds on the ideas and insights explored at AS Level to promote a deeper understanding of psychology, is written in an engaging and accessible style by a highly experienced author. It incorporates contributions, advice and feedback from a host of A-Level teachers and psychologists including Philip Banyard, Evie Bentley, Clare Charles, Diana Dwyer, Mark Griffiths and Craig Roberts. At this level, students select options from a range of specified topics and this book includes chapters on all of the compulsory and optional topics that are on the new A2 syllabus in sufficient depth for the requirements of the course. It has a new focus on the nature and scope of psychology as a science with an emphasis on how science works, and guidance on how to engage students in practical scientific research activities. Presented in a clear, reader-friendly layout, the book is packed with advice on exam technique, hints and tips to give students the best chance possible of achieving the highest grade. The book is supported by our comprehensive package of online student and teacher resources, A2 Psychology Online. Student resources feature a wealth of multimedia materials to bring the subject to life, including our new A2 revision guide and A2 Workbook, multiple choice quizzes, revision question tips, interactive exercises and podcasts by key figures in psychology. Teacher resources include a teaching plan, chapter-by-chapter lecture presentations, and classroom exercises and activities.

Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Psychology First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2017 AQA Approved 'Clear, well laid out and student friendly and I'm confident my students will be well prepared. The real life examples and practise questions are much appreciated'. Ian Thomson, Larne Grammar School. Equip your students with the knowledge and the skills that they need for the new AQA Psychology A-level, with guidance on assessment objectives, clear, comprehensive coverage and activities that consolidate understanding, develop key skills and ensure progression. - Thoroughly engage your students with Psychology at A-level through extensive real-life contemporary research - Ensure students learn and understand content for all the key topics with the clear, accessible style from Jean-Marc Lawton and Eleanor Willard - Helps your students understand the assessment objectives and develop their examination skills with assessment guidance and checks throughout and practice questions - Ensures progression and encourages independent thinking with extension suggestions and activities

Skills-focused resources to support the study of Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology (9990) for first examination in 2018. This vibrant coursebook is tailored to the Cambridge International AS and A Level Psychology (9990) syllabus for first examination in 2018 and is endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations. It contains rigorous, comprehensive coverage at the most appropriate level of depth and detail for the course. The coursebook contains extra focus on the key concepts of research methods and ethics as well as crucial debates such as nature versus nurture. The content encourages the development of necessary skills of analysis, interpretation, application and evaluation and promotes understanding of ethical and moral issues and their implications for psychological research.

The only textbook that fully supports the OxfordAQA International A Level Psychology specification (9685). Offers students a stimulating, effective, introduction to A Level Psychology, in a global context.

Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to study for AQA A-level Psychology with clear, comprehensive coverage, guidance on assessment objectives and updated practice questions that consolidate understanding, develop evaluative skills and ensure progression. This all-in-one textbook covers the Year 1 and Year 2 specifications. - Engage your students through extensive real-life contemporary research, including evaluation points at the end of each research section to develop their analytical skills. - Test knowledge and support exam preparation with updated practice questions, based on past assessments. - Ensure progression and encourage independent thinking with extension suggestions and activities. - Help your students understand the assessment objectives and develop their examination skills with assessment guidance throughout. - Ensure students learn and understand content for all the key topics with the clear, accessible style, written by Jean-Marc Lawton and Eleanor Willard. Please note: The following topics will not be included in the printed book but will be available to download online as part of your purchase: addiction, cognition and development, eating behaviour.

Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: A-level Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Reinforce and practise skills learned with step-by-step support from experts to help you achieve your maximum potential. - Avoid mistakes and common misconceptions with step-by-step support, advice and clarification of key points from an expert author. - Build knowledge of key theories and studies with research summaries and evaluation notes. - Test and consolidate your knowledge with exam-style questions and answers. - Have confidence in your study with end-of-topic questions and answers to enable you to tick off each subject as you complete it, and a revision planner to help pace study.

Reinforce understanding throughout the course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help students target higher grades. Written by experienced teacher and subject expert Christine Brain, our Student Guides are divided into two key sections - content guidance, and sample questions and answers. Content guidance will: - - Develop understanding of key concepts and terminology; this guide covers psychological skills, including methods, a synoptic review of studies, issues and debates. - Consolidate knowledge with 'knowledge check questions' at the end of each topic and answers in the back of the book. Sample questions and answers will: - - Build understanding of the different question types, so that students can approach each question with confidence. - - Enable students to target top grades in Paper 3 with sample answers and commentary explaining exactly why marks have been awarded.

A 2nd Edition of this incredibly popular revision guide, this portable-sized book is ideal for consolidating knowledge both at home for revision, and at school as a lesson-by-lesson summary as the course progresses. // AO1 Description on the left-hand page: content divided into six points for six AO1 marks in extended writing questions. // AO3 Evaluation is on the right-hand page: three AO3 points plus counterpoint and extra evaluation (discussion) point. // Exam practice questions, including AO2 application questions, are on every spread providing lots of practice. // Research studies have been simplified to help revise and recall the information. // Detailed exam advice section is included, with hints and tips offered throughout the book. // Lots of illustrations and the odd corny joke help make it very user-friendly! // It combines brilliantly with the 'Pink-hair Girl' 2nd Edition Flashbook as well as the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App.

Written by leading psychology authors, Cara Flanagan, Matt Jarvis, Rob Liddle, Julia Russell and Mandy Wood, this book's engaging visual style and tone will support you through every step of your A Level Year 2 course and help you thoroughly prepare for assessment. // Endorsed by Edexcel offering high quality support you can trust. // Designed to motivate students of all ability levels with a stunning visual style to help you engage with the information. // Each topic is presented on one spread to help you instantly see the whole picture, with description and evaluation clearly separated. // `Apply it' activities provide plentiful opportunities to help you develop and practise your application and research methods skills. // Numerous links are made between topic content and 'Individual Differences' and 'Developmental Psychology'. // Evaluation points relating to 'Issues and Debates' are integrated into every topic spread. // A chapter is dedicated to research methods and practical activities are included in each chapter to prepare you for research methods questions and practical investigations. // Visual summaries help ensure you have a good grasp of the basics. // Lots of exam support throughout to help you understand the assessment objectives and mark schemes, and guide you on the skills you need for exam success.

Approved by AQA and written by leading psychology authors, Cara Flanagan, Matt Jarvis and Rob Liddle, the 2nd Edition of this popular Student Book will support you through the A Level Year 2 course and help you thoroughly prepare for your exams. // Approved by AQA, this book offers high quality support you can trust. // The clear and accessible layout will help you engage with and absorb the information. // Each topic is presented on one spread to see the whole picture with description and evaluation clearly separated. // Evaluation material uses a three-paragraph structure (point, evidence and conclusion) and includes counterpoints to develop discussion skills. // 'Apply it' activities provide plenty of opportunities to practise application skills. // Mathematics and research methods requirements are thoroughly covered with practice questions on most spreads and ideas for research activities in each chapter. // Visual summaries of each chapter help ensure a good grasp of the basics. // Exam practice, example student answers and skills guidance are provided. // For invaluable revision support it combines brilliantly with the 'Pink-hair Girl' 2nd Edition Revision Guide and Flashbook as well as the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App.