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Studying each approach for A-Level Psychology

Revising the approaches is easier when each one has its own set of cards covering its core assumptions, the studies that support it, and the points you need for essays. A-Level psychology approaches flashcards can be generated from your teacher's slides or your own notes, so the cards match what you are actually studying rather than a generic list.

  • Make one card set per approach, then a comparison set for pairs such as learning theories versus biological explanations.
  • Check each generated card against your specification and textbook before relying on it.
  • Write short answers from memory after reviewing, then check what you missed.
  • Revisit weak cards daily in short sessions rather than cramming the night before.
Example A-Level psychology approaches flashcards
What does the behaviorist approach say about how behavior is learned?Behavior is learned through conditioning: classical conditioning through association, and operant conditioning through reinforcement and punishment.
What does the cognitive approach assume about the mind?Mental processes such as attention, memory and perception can be studied as information processing, similar to how a computer handles data.
What is the key idea of social learning theory?Behavior is learned by observing and imitating models, and a behavior is more likely to be copied when the model is seen being rewarded.
What does the biological approach assume about behavior?Behavior is influenced by genes, neurochemistry and brain structures, so it can be studied through physiology, brain scans and twin studies.
What does the psychodynamic approach claim drives behavior?Behavior is shaped by unconscious thoughts and early childhood experiences, interpreted through the id, ego and superego.
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What do I need to know about each psychology approach for A-Level?

Most courses expect the core assumptions of each approach, the key studies that support it, and its strengths and weaknesses. Check your specification for the exact list.

How should I study the approaches to get better exam marks?

Compare them directly, for example by contrasting how the behaviorist and biological approaches explain aggression. Practice short answers from memory after reviewing your cards.

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