Pearson Edexcel International A Level Psychology Complete Exam Preparation Bundle: All 4 Units - Teaching & Revision Guide

We hope these guide series help you plan your review/revision work. These are concise and precisely aligned with the updated syllabus. Many teachers have collaborated in making of these guides. If they are useful in your teaching, please consider leaving a review. It would truly be helpful for us to improve on the process of making. You can also explore other guides at the store. Complete exam preparation for Pearson Edexcel International A Level Psychology (IAL) – all four units in one bundle. Covers Unit 1 (Social & Cognitive), Unit 2 (Biological & Learning), Unit 3 (Applications), and Unit 4 (Clinical & Psychological Skills). 64–96 marks per paper, 1.5–2 hours each. Total 280+ marks across full IAL qualification. Perfect for teachers and students targeting A*–A. What’s inside (200+ pages across 4 guides): Unit 1 – Social & Cognitive Psychology (WPS01/01) – 64 marks, 1.5 hours, 40% IAS. Topics: obedience (Milgram, agency theory, 3 variations), conformity (Asch, types, NSI/ISI), minority influence (Moscovici), memory models (MSM, WMM), reconstructive memory (Bartlett). Classic studies: Moscovici et al. (1969), Burger (2009). Research methods: self-report, sampling, Wilcoxon. Unit 2 – Biological & Learning Theories (WPS02/01) – 68 marks, 1.5 hours. Topics: brain structure & aggression (PFC, limbic system), hormones (testosterone), genes (MAOA), circadian/infradian rhythms, classical/operant conditioning, social learning theory (ARMR), psychodynamic approach, systematic desensitisation. Studies: Raine et al. (1997), Brendgen et al. (2005), Watson & Rayner (1920), Capafons et al. (1998). Research methods: Spearman rank, chi-squared, observations. Unit 3 – Applications of Psychology (WPS03/01) – 64 marks, 1.5 hours, 20% IAL. Section A (Developmental – compulsory): Bowlby, Ainsworth Strange Situation, Van IJzendoorn & Kroonenberg (1988), Piaget, Vygotsky, Cassibba et al. (2013). Section B (choose Criminological or Health): Loftus & Palmer (1974), EWT factors, cognitive interview, jury decision-making (Bradbury & Williams, 2013) OR HPA axis, GAS, Brady (1958), coping strategies, Nakonz & Shik (2009). Synoptic Issues & Debates (every exam). Unit 4 – Clinical & Psychological Skills (WPS04/01) – 96 marks, 2 hours, 30% IAL. Topics: definitions of abnormality (statistical infrequency, FFA), ICD-11 vs DSM-5, reliability/validity in diagnosis, schizophrenia (symptoms, dopamine hypothesis, genetics, drug therapy, family therapy), depression or anorexia (symptoms, CBT, SSRIs/SNRIs). Studies: Rosenhan (1973) – CRITICAL (every paper), Suzuki et al. (2014), Hans & Hiller (2013), Becker et al. (2002). Research methods (Section C – 20 marks): statistical tests (Wilcoxon, Spearman, chi-squared), levels of measurement, significance (p ≤ 0.05), Type I/II errors, validity, reliability, sampling, ethics, animal research (3 Rs). Section D: Key question (8 marks). Section E: Issues & Debates synoptic (20 marks) – nature vs nurture, ethics, psychology as science, reductionism, cultural/gender issues – must draw on 3+ topic areas. Student typology profiles – 6 profiles per unit with targeted revision prescriptions. Answer frameworks – P-E-I (Point, Evidence, Implication) for evaluation, statistical test decision tree, synoptic essay structure (3+ topic areas + conclusion). Revision plans – 8-week and 4-week schedules. Final week protocol. Command word decoders. Examiner misconceptions – top penalised errors for each unit. Grade boundaries – Unit 1 (64 marks): A* ≈ 59+; Unit 2 (68 marks): A* ≈ 62+; Unit 3 (64 marks): A* ≈ 57+; Unit 4 (96 marks): A* ≈ 85+. *Independently produced by Samata Reviews. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson Education Limited.* #Edexcel #IALPsychology #PsychologyBundle #WPS0101 #WPS0201 #WPS0301 #WPS0401 #SocialPsychology #CognitivePsychology #BiologicalPsychology #LearningTheories #DevelopmentalPsychology #CriminologicalPsychology #HealthPsychology #ClinicalPsychology #PsychologicalSkills #Rosenhan #Milgram #Asch #Bowlby #Ainsworth #StrangeSituation #LoftusAndPalmer #RaineEtAl #ClassicalConditioning #OperantConditioning #SocialLearningTheory #DopamineHypothesis #CBT #DrugTherapy #StatisticalÌÇÐÄVlogts #Wilcoxon #Spearman #ChiSquared #IssuesAndDebates #Synoptic #NatureNurture #PsychologyAsScience #Ethics #AO1 #AO2 #AO3 #AlevelRevision #PsychologyRevision #ExamPreparation #TeachingResources