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This practical, activity-based textbook from well-known psychology author Cara Flanagan covers everything you need to know for the research methods part of your A Level psychology course.The skills, knowledge and understanding needed to get to grips with this challenging part of the course are delived in an appealing magazine-style layout. Appropriate for all AS and A Level Psychology specifications (AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel), this book is perfect for learning about research methods either as a stand-alone or integrated part of the course.

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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: Eduqas Level: A Level and AS Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 The Complete Companions for Eduqas/WJEC A Level Psychology Year 2 has been written by experienced Psychology authors and examiners working with market-leading author Cara Flanagan. Packed with essential study and exam preparation features, these student books have been fully revised to address the requirements of this new specification from WJEC Eduqas, including new studies and topics, such as positive Psychology, and extended evaluation of studies. The engaging, accessible and comprehensive exam-focused Complete Companions approach, now available for the Eduqas specification. Matched to the new specification, ensuring students achieve their full potential. Designed for co-teaching AS and full A Level courses.

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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: WJEC Level: A Level and AS Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2016 The Complete Companions for WJEC A Level Psychology has been written by Lucy Hartnoll and Rhiannon Murray, working with market-leading author Cara Flanagan. Packed with essential study and exam preparation features, this Student Book has been fully revised to address the requirements of the 2015 specification from WJEC, including new studies and topics, such as Positive Psychology, and extended evaluation of studies. The engaging, accessible and comprehensive exam-focused Complete Companions approach, now available for the WJEC specification. Matched to the new specification, ensuring students achieve their full potential. Designed for co-teaching AS and full A Level courses.

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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: Eduqas Level: A Level and AS Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 The Complete Companions for Eduqas A Level Psychology has been written by Lucy Hartnoll and Rhiannon Murray, working with market-leading author Cara Flanagan. Packed with essential study and exam preparation features, this Student Book has been fully revised to address the requirements of the 2015 specification from WJEC Eduqas, including new studies and topics, such as positive Psychology, and extended evaluation of studies. The engaging, accessible and comprehensive exam-focused Complete Companions approach, now available for the Eduqas specification. Matched to the current specification, ensuring students achieve their full potential. Designed for co-teaching AS and full A Level courses.

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Written by renowned author Cara Flanagan and a highly experienced author team, this Student Book has been approved by AQA, offering high quality support you can trust. // Each topic in the specification is presented on one spread so you can see the whole topic with just the right amount of detail and depth of information. // Spreads are divided into Description (AO1) and Evaluation (AO3) - the two key skills for any topic. // Research methods and mathematical requirements are thoroughly covered in a dedicated chapter plus in 'Apply it' exercises across the book. // Application questions, practice questions and skills guidance are provided for the new assessment objectives and mark schemes. // Each chapter ends with visual summaries, example student answers with comments and test yourself multiple choice questions.

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The maths needed to succeed in AS and A Level Psychology is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook covers all of the maths skills needed for the AS and A Level Psychology specifications. Worked examples, practice questions, 'remember points' and 'stretch yourself' questions give students the key knowledge and then the opportunity to practise and build confidence.

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Written by Cara Flanagan, the UK's most trusted author for A Level Psychology. // Whether you are aiming for an A* or a C this guide is a friend to keep with you from the start to the end of your course. // Put the advice into practice and it will help you get the grade you deserve. // Use this guide regardless of your choice of student book. // Chapter 1: The specification - Looking at what the words in the specification actually mean and how they translate into exam questions. // Chapter 2: The exam and skills required - All you need to know about how the different skills are examined and what you need to do to develop these skills. // Chapter 3: Research methods and mathematical content - If you attain full marks on these questions, you have almost achieved a pass mark on this content alone. // Chapter 4: Understanding how exam answers are marked - An insight into the examining process so you can provide the right kind of answers. // Chapter 5: Studying and revising - Little and often. Helping you make a plan that can be adapted and revisited until it works for you. // Chapter 6: Aiming for A* - Life is what you make it. // Chapter 7: Taking the exam - How to use your time wisely in the weeks leading up to the exam, and also in the exam itself. // Chapter 8: Mock exams - One for AS and one for A level. Mark schemes and suggested answers are provided online.

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The Complete Companion for AQA A Level Year 2 5th edition Student Book delivers outstanding and up-to-date study, revision and exam-specific support. Written by leading authors Mike Cardwell and Cara Flanagan and reviewed by examiners, this book has a proven track record with The Complete Companions celebrating 15 years of companionship to teachers and learners in 2018. The comprehensive, thorough and exceptionally clear coverage of AQA's A Level specifications will help turn understanding of psychology into even better exam performance. Following a thorough review of the latest examiners' reports, the assessment information has been enhanced throughout to ensure this 5th edition gives the best and most up-to-date support. In addition, the evaluation sections and sample answers with examiner comments have been remodelled to give crystal clear exam signposting and guidance so you can easily digest the advice needed to achieve your best results. This book covers Research Methods (Year 2), Issues and debates and the optional topics (Relationships, Gender, Cognition and development, Schizophrenia, Eating behaviour, Stress, Aggression, Forensic Psychology, and Addiction). Other titles include: The Complete Companions: A Level Year 1 and AS Psychology Student Book (Fifth Edition) The Complete Companions: A Level and AS Kerboodle for AQA Psychology A range of exam workbooks and revision guides is also available.

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Everything students need to know for their exam! Written by leading authors Cara Flanagan and Rob Liddle, this new Revision Guide has been designed to accompany the Revised Edition Student Books 1 and 2.Each topic is covered on one spread helping students get straight to the point, with helpful revision features:- Spec spotlight explains what they need to know in that topic.- Apply it offers lots of opportunities to practice application skills.- Revision boosters provide invaluable exam hints and tips.- Exam-style questions at the end of each section provide an opportunity for realistic practice.

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This bestselling and hugely popular 'EPQ Toolkit for AQA' is a highly practical, colourful, magazine-style guide that provides support, advice and guidance for carrying your independent extended project work. / It will support you through your whole EPQ journey, from helping you to choose your project to planning, developing and executing both the production log and the final product. / Numerous exemplars of student projects help illustrate good and bad practice helping you to improve your final mark. / An EPQ Moderator, with extensive experience of AQA's EPQ, provides invaluable hints, tips and advice throughout giving you the confidence you need to work independently and succeed with their project. /// The guide provides the resources and ideas for Supervisors to deliver the taught element of the EPQ and successfully guide students from start to finish. It offers a framework for developing the skills students need to succeed, including research, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills. There are a wide range of activities with answers provided at the end of the book. /// Free teacher PowerPoint presentations are available which provide a scheme of work to support the 30 hours taught element.

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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 AS / Year 1 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 ‘Green-hair Girl’ 2nd Edition Revision Guide and Flashbook as well as the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App.

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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.

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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 Year 1 or AS 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.

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Covering the A Level and AS, this portable-sized guide is ideal for consolidating knowledge both at home for revision, and at school as a lesson-by-lesson summary as the course progresses. // Every AS and A Level core/key study covered on one concise spread. // Evaluation points provided for the methodical issues on each study. // Links are made to areas, debates, perspectives and applications. // Covers research methods and mathematical skills. // Exam skills and techniques are reinforced with a dedicated section of advice and guidance. // Invaluable exam tips are provided throughout. // Exam-style questions provide plenty of exam practice.

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The Complete Companion for AQA A Level Year 1 and AS 5th edition Student Book delivers outstanding and up-to-date study, revision and exam-specific support. Written by leading authors Mike Cardwell and Cara Flanagan and reviewed by examiners, this book has a proven track record with The Complete Companions celebrating 15 years of companionship to teachers and learners in 2018. The comprehensive, thorough and exceptionally clear coverage of AQA's AS and A Level specifications will help turn understanding of psychology into even better exam performance. Following a thorough review of the latest examiners' reports, the assessment information has been enhanced throughout to ensure this 5th edition gives the best and most up-to-date support. In addition, the evaluation sections and sample answers with examiner comments have been remodelled to give crystal clear exam signposting and guidance so you can easily digest the advice needed to achieve your best results. Suitable for both AS and A Level students with A Level-only content clearly highlighted, this book covers Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods. Other titles include: The Complete Companions: A Level Year 2 Psychology Student Book (Fifth Edition) The Complete Companions: A Level and AS Kerboodle for AQA Psychology A range of exam workbooks and revision guides is also available.

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A 2nd Edition of this pocket-sized revision guide. An invaluable companion to the 2nd Edition Student Book, 2nd Edition Revision Guide and the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App. // All the topic essentials on one small page. // AO1 Description: Six points are provided for 6 AO1 marks in extended writing questions. // AO3 Evaluation: Three AO3 points plus counterpoint and discussion point very concisely presented. // Test your knowledge with quickfire MCQ questions. // Extended writing questions to guide exam practice. // Information is presented as 'trigger phrases' to improve recall - psychologists say it's the best way to revise! // PLEASE NOTE: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods for A Level are included in this book and not in the A Level Year 2 2nd Edition Flashbook.

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The portable-sized Revision Guide is ideal for consolidating knowledge both at home for revision, and at school as a lesson-by-lesson summary as the course progresses. / Each topic is covered on one spread helping students get straight to the point. / Description (AO1) is on the left of the spread split into separate segments to aid revision. / Evaluation (AO3) is on the right, each point illustrating the all-important chains of reasoning. / Exam-style questions, including AO2 application questions on concepts and methods, are on every spread providing lots of practice. / 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!

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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.

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Both BTEC Applied Psychology Books 1 and 2 have been revised and updated to match the revised Unit 1 and Unit 3 specifications for first teaching from September 2021. - Unit 3 - Health psychology completely revised and updated.- Endorsed for BTEC.- Provides knowledge and evaluation of theories and studies combined with many engaging activities which deliver the vocational element.- Activities aim to prepare students for internal and external assessments.- The brilliant visual style and tone will encourage students through every step of the course.- Written by leading authors Cara Flanagan, Dave Berry, Rob Liddle, Jock McGinty with advisor Mark Walsh.

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The portable-sized Revision Guide is ideal for consolidating knowledge both at home for revision, and at school as a lesson-by-lesson summary as the course progresses. / Each topic is covered on one spread helping students get straight to the point. / Description (AO1) is on the left of the spread split into separate segments to aid revision. / Evaluation (AO3) is on the right, each point illustrating the all-important chains of reasoning. / Exam-style questions, including AO2 application questions on concepts and methods, are on every spread providing lots of practice. / 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!

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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.

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Endorsed by OCR and written by Cara Flanagan and a team of highly experienced authors, teachers and examiners, this book offers high-quality support you can trust. // Book 1 covers research methods and all 20 core studies and includes the full range of areas, perspectives, debates and methodological issues. // The book follows a spread-by-spread approach so that learning can be broken down into week-by-week topics. // 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. // Assessment support and exam preparation support includes: guidance on the practical application questions, self-assessment, plenty of practice questions, practice for practical application and core studies questions with example questions, student answers with teacher comments.

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A 2nd Edition of this pocket-sized revision guide. An invaluable companion to the 2nd Edition Student Book, 2nd Edition Revision Guide and the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App. // All the topic essentials on one small page. // AO1 Description: Six points are provided for 6 AO1 marks in extended writing questions. // AO3 Evaluation: Three AO3 points plus counterpoint and discussion point very concisely presented. // Test your knowledge with quickfire MCQ questions. // Extended writing questions to guide exam practice. // Information is presented as ‘trigger phrases’ to improve recall – psychologists say it’s the best way to revise! // PLEASE NOTE: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods are included in the Year 1 & AS 2nd Edition Flashbook and not in this book.

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Written by Cara Flanagan and a highly experienced author team, this Revision Guide provides everything students need to know for their exams. // All the essential content for one topic - description and evaluation on one spread. // Invaluable exam tips. // `Apply it' questions allow students to apply their knowledge to a scenario question - some 'Apply it' questions focus on research methods. // `Knowledge check' questions are typical exam-style questions for that topic. // Suggested answers for 'Apply it' and 'Knowledge check' questions are provided as a free downloadable file. // Activities on every topic to improve exam skills and performance. // Two `write-in' activities on each topic help students practise and process the information on that topic. // All the activities are designed to help students correctly interpret and answer the exam questions. // Suggested answers for all the activities are provided as a free downloadable file.

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Did you know that research methods content is worth at least 25% of your final exam mark? That's more than three times as much as any other topic.This new workbook provides full coverage of the AQA specification for research methods along with practical activities to help you properly understand what research methods are all about.- Includes clear explanations of all research methods topics, including strengths and weaknesses.- Based on the principle of 'doing', each content spread is followed by a related practical to complete in class and/or for homework.- The workbook uses a spiral curriculum - revisiting topics so you can pick up a deeper understanding each time.- Exam-style questions and MCQs help you assess your knowledge.- Tips are given for 'top marks', based on what examiners are looking for in answers.- Links are provided to specification-related psychological studies covered in our best-selling AQA Psychology student books.

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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.

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Both BTEC Applied Psychology Books 1 and 2 have been revised and updated to match the revised Unit 1 and Unit 3 specifications for first teaching from September 2021.- Unit 1 - Psychological approaches and applications completely revised and updated. - Endorsed for BTEC.- Each book provides knowledge and evaluation of theories and studies combined with many engaging activities which deliver the vocational element.- Activities aim to prepare students for internal and external assessments. - The brilliant visual style and tone will encourage students through every step of the course.- Written by leading authors Cara Flanagan, Rob Liddle and Mark Walsh.

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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 'Green-hair Girl' 2nd Edition Flashbook as well as the original (and still completely relevant) Revision App.

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