This is a comprehensive student revision guide for those taking the OCR AS Psychology exam. It summarises the specification material clearly and attractively, so that information can be easily digested and retained. Packed full of revision tips and techniques, the book includes a number of unique and helpful features: Overviews of the OCR specification content Coverage of all the core studies A separate chapter dedicated to research methods and preparing for the exam A large number of exam-style questions and answers, annotated with teacher comments Separate sections for each unit exam on how to answer questions successfully A comprehensive glossary of important terms and their definitions, to aid understanding of the material. OCR Psychology: AS Revision Guide provides the detailed information which will aid students in their preparation for the exam. Although a companion to OCR Psychology: AS Core Studies and Psychological Investigations, Third Edition, by Philip Banyard and Cara Flanagan, this revision guide can be used alongside any OCR AS-Level Psychology textbook.

Endorsed by OCR and written by Cara Flanagan and a team of highly experienced authors, teachers and examiners, OCR Psychology for A Level: Book 2 offers high-quality support you can trust. // Covers issues in mental health and all four of the applied psychology options. // Each topic is divided into four spreads: 'Background', 'Key research', 'Linking it together' and 'Application'. // Each spread contains self-assessment questions to allow students to check their understanding as they progress through the course and the content of each spread is specifically tailored to exam requirements. // Designed to motivate students of all abilities with a stunning visual style that students will love. // Plenty of practical ideas and activities are included for class and homework exercises. // Exam preparation is supported across the book with advice and practice for practical application and core studies questions with example questions, student answers with teacher comments.

This book prepares students for all the elements of the OCR AS exam. It gives the who, what, where, and even thewhy of each of the core studies. It also looks at some of the work that followed the studies. Specifically it covers: Core studies: an abstract of each study plus ample details of the aims, method, results and conclusions. Guidance is given on how each study can be evaluated and a wealth of extra materialsis provided for each study e" practical activities, discussion ideas, multiple-choice and exam-style questions, diagrammatic summaries, further reading and video links. Background to each core study: information about related research before and after the study; and biographical details of the researcher(s). Key issues: sixteen issues are discussed to cover the themes of the course and prepare students for the long-answer questions. A 'Psychological Investigations' chapterhelps studentsto understand research methods in psychology, necessary for the Psychological Investigations exam and also for understanding the core studies themselves. Exam guidance: short and long answer exam-style questions answered by students with examinere(tm)s comments. The book is presented in magazine-style spreads to aid the learning process, and has been thoroughly revised to match the requirements of the new OCR specification. The booke(tm)s accompanying website contains Answers to all exam questions. Suggested evaluations.

Help students to build their subject knowledge and understanding with activities, guidance and assessment preparation tailored to the 2017 OCR requirements and brought to you by subject specialist and OCR's Publishing Partner for GCSE Psychology. - Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities and practice questions developed for the new specification. - Progressively develop students' subject knowledge through accessible diagrams and key content summaries that aid understanding and help weaker students access the main points. - Build conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills with a wealth of targeted activities. - Extend learning and enhance responses with extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading. - Consolidate understanding of technical vocabulary and core concepts through accessible explanations of key terms. Contents Introduction 1. Criminal Psychology 2. Development 3. Psychological problems 4. Social influence 5. Memory 6. Sleep and Dreaming 7. Research Methods Answers

Exam Board: OCR Level: A-level Subject: Psychology First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 OCR Publishing Partner Ensures your students master the core studies and research methods for OCR Psychology with a clear, organised approach; activities, research practicals and practice questions develop the skills required at AS and A Level - Supports you and your students through the new OCR A Level specification, with an author team experienced in teaching and examining OCR Psychology - Helps students easily navigate the core studies and associated themes and perspectives with an organised, accessible approach - Ensures your students develop strong research skills, with research practicals and thorough coverage of the content needed for the Research methods paper - Develops the critical thinking, mathematical and problem-solving skills required for the study of Psychology through a wealth of targeted activities - Strengthens students' learning and progression with practice questions and extension activities

The OCR A Level Biology A Revision Guide provides comprehensive, specification-matched content, packed with engaging revision and practice material to keep you focused. It also contains a wealth of exam-style questions to test your knowledge and skills to help you fully prepare for the exams.

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.

Written by leading psychology authors, this textbook precisely matches the OCR AS psychology specification and has been reviewed and trialled by a panel of OCR teachers.