Study Guides for Psychology Students - Simply Psychology Complete guide to psychology for students, educators enthusiasts Learn about psychological theories, classic studies, mental health disorders, relationships, and practical psychology advice to enhance your wellbeing
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development - Simply Psychology Erikson’s theory outlines eight stages of psychosocial development, from infancy to adulthood At each stage, individuals face a conflict, such as trust vs mistrust, which shapes their personality Successfully resolving these conflicts leads to virtues like hope and integrity, while failure can result in guilt or despair
What Is Psychology? Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, according to the American Psychological Association Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive processes
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - Simply Psychology Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow It organizes human needs into five levels: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization Often visualized as a pyramid, this hierarchy suggests that human motivation progresses from basic survival needs to complex psychological and self-fulfillment goals
Research Methods In Psychology Research methods in psychology are systematic procedures used to observe, describe, predict, and explain behavior and mental processes They include experiments, surveys, case studies, and naturalistic observations, ensuring data collection is objective and reliable to understand and explain psychological phenomena
Behaviorism In Psychology Saul McLeod, PhD Editor-in-Chief for Simply Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology, MRes, PhD, University of Manchester Saul McLeod, PhD , is a qualified psychology teacher with over 18 years of experience in further and higher education
Psychology Theories Concepts Explore a wide array of psychological theories and concepts that explain human thoughts, behaviors, and emotions From foundational theories like behaviorism and psychoanalysis to contemporary approaches such as cognitive psychology and neuroscience Maslow Piaget Erikson Bandura
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A-level Psychology AQA Revision Notes Past Papers Mark Schemes Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology AS: written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes: 72 marks in total: 50% of AS; A-level: written exam: 2 hours: 96 marks in total: 33 3% of A-level; 1 Social Influence (24 marks) 2 Memory (24 marks) 3 Attachment (24 marks) 4 Clinical Psychology and Mental Health A-Level Only (24 marks)
Social Psychology: Definition, Theories, Scope, Examples Saul McLeod, PhD Editor-in-Chief for Simply Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology, MRes, PhD, University of Manchester Saul McLeod, PhD , is a qualified psychology teacher with over 18 years of experience in further and higher education