What topics are covered in AQA GCSE Psychology?

AQA GCSE Psychology covers 3 sections: Cognition and Behaviour, Social Context and Behaviour, Mathematical Requirements. Each section contains multiple topics with detailed revision notes, key terms, and exam tips.

How long are the AQA GCSE Psychology exam papers?

Each paper: 1 hour 45 minutes, 100 marks, 50% of the GCSE. Figures from the AQA specification (8182).

How many topics are in AQA GCSE Psychology?

There are 11 topics across 3 sections in AQA GCSE Psychology, following the 8182 specification.

Can I try AQA GCSE Psychology before signing up?

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What exam board is this course for?

This course follows the AQA GCSE specification (8182) for Psychology.

AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 Revision Notes & Past Papers

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Paper 1

3.1 Cognition and Behaviour

Memory · Perception · Development · Research Methods · Data Handling29 notes

3.1.1 Memory

3.1.2 Perception

3.1.3 Development

Early Brain Development
Piaget’s Stage Theory
Education and Piaget’s Theory
Effects of Learning on Development 2 notes

3.1.4 Research Methods

3.1.4.1 Data Handling

Cognition and Behaviour overview

Paper 2

Both papers

Mathematical Requirements

Arithmetic and Numerical Computation · Handling Data4 notes

6.1 Arithmetic and Numerical Computation

Numerical Computation

6.2 Handling Data

Data Analysis Skills 3 notes

AQA GCSE Psychology

Specification

Paper 1

3.1 Cognition and Behaviour

3.1.1 Memory

3.1.2 Perception

3.1.3 Development

3.1.4 Research Methods

3.1.4.1 Data Handling

Paper 2

Both papers

Mathematical Requirements

6.1 Arithmetic and Numerical Computation

6.2 Handling Data

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3.2.2 Language, Thought and Communication

3.2.3 Brain and Neuropsychology

3.2.4 Psychological Problems

Specification

Paper 1

3.1 Cognition and Behaviour

3.1.1 Memory

3.1.2 Perception

3.1.3 Development

3.1.4 Research Methods

3.1.4.1 Data Handling

Paper 2

3.2 Social Context and Behaviour

3.2.1 Social Influence

Both papers

Mathematical Requirements

6.1 Arithmetic and Numerical Computation

6.2 Handling Data

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3.2.2 Language, Thought and Communication

3.2.3 Brain and Neuropsychology

3.2.4 Psychological Problems