Behavioural Sciences

English (UK)

AQA A Level
Sexual Selection
Factors affecting attraction 
Theories of romantic relationships 
Virtual Relationships
Parasocial Relationships

Explore key theories and concepts in romantic relationships, including Social Exchange Theory, Equity Theory, and Duck's Phase Model. Understand factors affecting attraction such as self-disclosure, physical attractiveness, and the dynamics of virtual and parasocial relationships. This comprehensive summary is essential for AQA A Level Psychology students.

Theories of Romantic Relationships

Revision note

Marisa Smith

Psychology

Psychology Relationships Revision Notes

Explore the key factors influencing partner selection in romantic relationships, including social demography, proximity, similarity, and complementarity. This summary highlights the Filter Theory and its implications for relationship dynamics, supported by research findings. Ideal for students studying interpersonal attraction and relationship psychology.

Factors in Partner Selection

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Amy Breen

Study note

English

filter theory of relationships

AP Psychology

Filter theory of relationships

Interpersonal Similarity

Conformity definition, 3 types of conformity, reasons for conformity, and evaluation of confomity

Explore the concept of conformity, including its definition, the three types (compliance, identification, internalization), and the reasons behind it (informational and normative social influence). This summary also evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of these theories, supported by key research findings. Ideal for psychology students seeking to grasp social influence dynamics.

Understanding Conformity

Lily

Conformity - Social Influences 

A-Level notes for Types and Explanations of conformity with analysis

Explore the key types and explanations of conformity in social psychology. This summary covers compliance, identification, and internalisation, along with normative and informational social influence. Ideal for A-Level students, it provides insights into classic studies like Asch's experiments and highlights individual differences in conformity behavior.

Conformity: Types & Theories

Hannah

Types and Explanations for Conformity 

isi and nsi as explanations for conformity

Explore the strengths and weaknesses of Informational Social Influence (ISI) and Normative Social Influence (NSI) as explanations for conformity. This evaluation covers key studies, including Asch's experiments, and discusses individual differences in conformity behavior. Ideal for students preparing for psychology exams.

Conformity: ISI & NSI Insights

Shannon Walker

evaluation sheet on isi and nsi 

This is a model essay, that should hopefully help students gain the appropriate knowledge and expertise to be able to write essays, in practice for their exams.

Explore a comprehensive analysis of Informational Social Influence (ISI) and Normative Social Influence (NSI) as explanations for conformity. This essay evaluates key studies, including Asch's experiments, highlighting strengths and limitations of each theory. Ideal for AQA Psychology A-level students preparing for exams, this resource provides essential insights into how individual differences affect conformity behaviors.

Evaluating Conformity: ISI & NSI

AQA Psychology A-level, Social Influence, Essay 1: Describe and evaluate informative social influence and normative social influence as explanations of conformity.

Normative Social Influence

Social Influence

Explore the key concepts of social action theory, including Max Weber's bureaucratic concerns, G.H. Mead's symbolic interactionism, and the dynamics of identity formation. This summary highlights the interplay between individual actions and societal structures, emphasizing the importance of meaning in social interactions. Ideal for sociology students seeking to grasp foundational theories and their implications in understanding human behavior.

Social Influence and Attraction

Interpersonal Similarity

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Normative Social Influence

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Social Influence

Social Interaction

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