AQA A-Level Psychology – Social Influence (Complete PowerPoint)
Renwick Psychology Academy

This fully-resourced PowerPoint covers the entire AQA A-Level Psychology Social Influence topic, designed to support clear teaching, effective revision, and exam success.

The resource explains key concepts in a student-friendly, exam-focused way, using structured slides, clear definitions, research summaries, evaluation points, and visual support to aid understanding and memory.

Topics Covered
✔ Types of conformity (compliance, identification, internalisation)
✔ Explanations for conformity (ISI & NSI)
✔ Variables affecting conformity (Asch)
✔ Conformity to social roles (Zimbardo)
✔ Obedience (Milgram: baseline study & variations)
✔ Situational variables affecting obedience
✔ Agentic state & legitimacy of authority
✔ Dispositional explanations (authoritarian personality)
✔ Resistance to social influence
✔ Minority influence & social change
✔ Key studies, strengths, limitations, and exam-ready evaluations
Why This Resource Works
✔ Fully aligned to the AQA specification (7181/7182)
✔ Clear AO1, AO2, and AO3 coverage
✔ Includes key research, dates, and psychologist names
✔ Visually engaging slides to support learning and recall
✔ Ideal for class teaching, independent study, or revision
✔ Suitable for PowerPoint or PDF use

Who Is It For?
AQA A-Level Psychology students
Teachers delivering the Social Influence topic
Tutors and home-educators
Students revising for end-of-topic tests or final exams

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