AQA psychology a level paper three : relationships / Phil Gorman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gorman, Philip.

Series:

Extending knowledge and skills series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology--Examinations, questions, etc.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020.

Summary:

The Extending Knowledge and Skills series is a fresh approach to A Level Psychology, designed for greater demands of the new AQA specification and assessment, and especially written to stretch and challenge students aiming for higher grades. Dealing with the top of AQA's Paper 3: Relationships, this book is deliberately laid out with the assessment objectives in mind, from AO1: Knowledge and Understanding material, followed by AO2: Application material, to AO3: Evaluation and analysis material. Providing the most in-depth, accessible coverage available of individual topics in Paper 3, the text is packed full of pedagogical features, including: Question Time features to ensure that the reader is consistently challenged throughout the book. New research sections clearly distinct within each chapter to ensure readers have access to the most cutting-edge material. A clear focus on the assessment objectives for the paper topic to ensure readers know when and where to apply knowledge. The use of example answers with examiner-style comments to provide greater insight into how to/how not to answer exam questions. An engaging, relevant and challenging text which broadens student understanding beyond that of the average textbook, this is the essential companion for any student taking the AQA A Level Paper 3 in Psychology.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Illustrations

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour

Chapter 3: Factors affecting romantic relationships 1: Self-disclosure

Chapter 4: Factors affecting romantic relationships 2: Physical attractiveness

Chapter 5: Factors affecting romantic relationships 3: Filter theory

Chapter 6: Theories of romantic relationships 1: Social exchange theory

Chapter 7: Theories of romantic relationships 2: Equity theory

Chapter 8: Theories of romantic relationships 3: Rusbult's investment model

Chapter 9: Theories of romantic relationships 4: Duck's phase model of relationship breakdown

Chapter 10: Virtual and parasocial relationships

Index

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Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781000042832

1000042839

9781000042818

1000042812

9780429355837

0429355831

OCLC:

1153302199