GCSE Edexcel Psychology
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GCSE Edexcel Psychology has 8 topics: Memory, Perception, Development and 5 more. Each topic lists its topics in syllabus order. Start with Memory or jump to the topic you are revising.
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What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Psychology?
Processes and Models of Memory
- Encoding, storage and retrieval
- The multi-store model
Factors Affecting Memory
- Interference
- Context
- False memories
Perceptual Processes
- Sensation and perception
- Visual illusions
- Theories of perception
Brain Development and Learning
- Early brain development
- Piaget's theory
- Learning styles
Designing Research
- Hypotheses
- Variables
- Sampling
Data and Ethics
- Data analysis
- Ethical issues
Conformity and Obedience
- Conformity
- Obedience
- Prosocial behaviour
Language and Communication
- Language and thought
- Non-verbal communication
The Nervous System and the Brain
- Structure and function
- Neurons
- Brain damage
Mental Health
- Depression
- Addiction
- Treatments
How should you use these resources?
Revise
Work through your course topic by topic, in the order it is taught, so nothing gets missed.
Test yourself
Check each topic against what you should be able to do, and practise on exam-style questions as they are added.
Improve
Go back to what you could not do, or work with a tutor to close the gaps before your exams.
GCSE Edexcel Psychology: common questions
What topics are in GCSE Edexcel Psychology?
GCSE Edexcel Psychology has 8 topics: Topic 1: Memory; Topic 2: Perception; Topic 3: Development; Topic 4: Research Methods; Topic 5: Social Influence; Topic 6: Language, Thought and Communication; Topic 7: Brain and Neuropsychology; Topic 8: Psychological Problems.
How should I revise GCSE Edexcel Psychology?
Work through one topic at a time in order, since later topics build on earlier ones. For each topic, check you can do everything on its list before moving on, and go back to the ones you could not.
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