Student support materials for AQA AS psychology. Unit 1 Cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and research methods - Alison Wadeley

Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods contains the key information for AQA AS Unit 1, with examiners' notes and essential notes to deliver exam success. An exam section contains sample papers with answers at A and C grades and analysis from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one.

AQA AS Unit 1 Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods contains all the key information for this unit. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the 2009 and 2012 AQA specifications and include:

The nature of memory
The multistore model
The working memory model
EWT
Research on misleading information
Cognitive Interview
Strategies for memory improvement
Theories of attachment
Cultural variations in attachment
Disruption of attachments
Failure to form attachments
Day care research
Experimental research methods
Observational research methods
Ethical issues
Qualitative data
Content analysis
Exam practice section with sample papers and answers
Glossary of key terms
Index