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

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

Topics covered include:

• Evolutionary explanations for food preferences – innate preferences for sweet, salty and fatty foods, neophobia and taste aversion
• The role of learning in food preferences- classical conditioning, operant conditioning and social learning theory
• Social and cultural influences on food preferences- family, peers, media and cultural norms
• Neural mechanisms involved in eating behaviour- the hypothalamus, homeostasis and the dual-centre model
• Hormonal mechanisms- the roles of ghrelin and leptin in hunger and satiety
• Biological explanations for anorexia nervosa- genetic influences, twin studies and neurotransmitters
• Family Systems Theory of anorexia nervosa- enmeshment, overprotectiveness, rigidity and family relationships
• Social Learning Theory of anorexia nervosa- modelling, vicarious reinforcement and media influences
• Cognitive explanations of anorexia nervosa- distorted perceptions, irrational beliefs and cognitive inflexibility
• Biological explanations for obesity- genetics, family and twin studies, serotonin and dopamine
• Psychological explanations for obesity- restraint theory, disinhibition and the boundary model
• The success and failure of dieting- the spiral model, ironic processes theory and disinhibition

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 biological, psychological and social explanations of eating behaviour
• 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.