A comprehensive, student-friendly AQA A Level Psychology Cognition and Development Revision Workbook, designed to support independent revision, classroom learning, homework and exam preparation.

This structured workbook covers the key areas of the Cognition and Development topic, providing students with clear explanations, relevant psychological research, evaluation points and opportunities to apply their knowledge.

Topics covered include:
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development- schemas, assimilation, accommodation, disequilibrium and equilibration
Piaget’s stages of intellectual development- sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational and formal operational stages
Key concepts in cognitive development- object permanence, conservation, egocentrism and class inclusion
Research into Piaget’s theory- the three mountains task, Hughes’s police officer study and McGarrigle and Donaldson’s naughty teddy study
Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development- social interaction, cultural influences and the role of language
The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)- learning through support from more knowledgeable others
Scaffolding- Bruner’s explanation of how adults and peers support children’s learning
Baillargeon’s explanation of early infant abilities- violation of expectation research and the physical reasoning system
Selman’s Levels of Perspective-Taking- the development of social understanding and perspective-taking abilities
Theory of Mind- understanding other people’s beliefs, intentions and perspectives
False belief tasks- the Sally-Anne study and research into Theory of Mind
Theory of Mind and autism- explanations and evaluation of differences in social cognition
The Mirror Neuron System- understanding intentions, imitation, social cognition and its proposed relationship with autism

What’s included?

Detailed revision notes with AO1 knowledge and AO3 evaluation
Key terminology, psychological theories and research studies
Retrieval practice and knowledge-check activities
Gap-fill exercises, true or false questions and sorting tasks
Short-answer and extended exam-style questions
Application questions and structured essay-planning activities
Exam technique guidance, including PEEL evaluation paragraphs
Opportunities to compare different explanations of cognitive development, including Piaget and Vygotsky
Student progress tracking and self-assessment
Comprehensive answer key included, allowing students to check their understanding, identify areas for improvement and revise independently

Perfect for: A Level Psychology teachers looking for a ready-to-use revision workbook that can be used in lessons, set as homework, used for intervention sessions or completed independently by students.

This workbook combines detailed subject knowledge with engaging activities and exam-focused practice, helping students consolidate their learning, strengthen their evaluation skills and develop confidence when answering AQA examination questions.