Research Methods

Hypotheses, Variables & Research Procedures

Formulation of Testable Hypotheses

Types of Variables

Research Procedures

Designing Research Methods

Experiments: Types of Experiment

Experiments: Experimental Design

Questionnaires (Surveys)

Interviews

Case Studies

Observations

Correlations

Sampling, Ethics, Reliability & Validity

Sampling Methods: Target Populations & Samples

Ethical Considerations

Reliability of Qualitative & Quantitative Methods

Validity of Qualitative & Quantitative Methods

Sources of Bias

Data Handling: Computation & Descriptive Statistics

Mathematical Content & Computation

Descriptive Statistics: Understanding & Calculating

Data Handling: Types, Interpretation & Display of Data

Types of Data: Quantitative & Qualitative Data

Types of Data: Primary & Secondary Data

Interpretation and Display of Quantitative Data

Normal Distributions

Criminal Psychology

Defining & Measuring Crime

Defining Criminal Behaviour

Measuring Crime

Theories of Criminal & Anti-Social Behaviour

The Social Learning Theory of Criminality

Social Learning Theory Research

Eysenck's Personality Theories

Criminal Personality Theory Research

Application of Criminal Psychology Research

Reducing Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour: Effects of Punishment

Reducing Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour: The Role of Rehabilitation

Development

Early Brain Development

Development of Brain Structures & Functions

Measuring Intelligence

Theories of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Development Research

Learning Theories of Development

Dweck's Mindset Theory of Learning

Willingham's Learning Theory

Learning Theory Research

Application of Development Research

The Role of Piaget's Theory in Education

The Role of Learning Theories in Education

Psychological Problems

Defining & Effects of Mental Health

Defining Mental Health

How Mental Health Problems Change Over Time

Effects of Mental Health Problems on Individuals

Effects of Mental Health Problems on Society

Explanations of Schizophrenia

Characteristics & Statistics of Schizophrenia

Psychological Explanation of Schizophrenia

Biological Explanation of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia Research

Explanations of Clinical Depression

Characteristics & Statistics of Clinical Depression

Biological Explanation of Clinical Depression

Psychological Explanation of Clinical Depression

Clinical Depression Research

Application of Schizophrenia & Depression Research

Biological Treatments for Schizophrenia & Clinical Depression

Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia & Clinical Depression

The Development of Neuropsychology for Studying Schizophrenia & Clinical Depression

Social Influence

Key Concepts of Social Influence

Conformity, Obedience & Collective Behaviour

Theories of Social Influence: Situational Factors

The Effect of Situational Factors on Conformity

The Effect of Situational Factors on Collective & Crowd Behaviour

The Effect of Situational Factors on Obedience

Situational Factors Research

Theories of Social Influence: Dispositional Factors

The Effect of Dispositional Factors on Conformity

The Effect of Dispositional Factors on Collective & Crowd Behaviour

The Effect of Dispositional Factors on Obedience

Dispositional Factors Research

Application of Social Influence Research

Minority Influence & Social Change

Majority Influence & Social Change

Memory

The Process and Structure of Memory

The Stages of Information Processing

Structure & Functions of the Brain

Types of Forgetting

Theories of Memory

The Multi-Store Model of Memory

The Multi-Store Model of Memory Research

The Theory of Reconstructive Memory

Reconstructive Memory Research

Application of Memory Research

Techniques Used for Recall

The Development of Neuropsychology

Sleep & Dreaming

Functions & Features of Sleep

Functions of Sleep

Features of Sleep

Sleep Disorders

Theories of Dreaming

The Freudian Theory of Dreaming

The Freudian Theory of Dreaming Research

The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming

The Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreaming Research

Application of Sleep Research

Treatments for Insomnia

Exam boards

• AQA GCSE Psychology

Study tools

• OCR GCSE Psychology · Past Papers

Related links

• GCSE Psychology · Revision Notes
• GCSE Psychology · Exam Questions
• GCSE Psychology · Past Papers
• GCSE Psychology · Glossary
• OCR GCSE Psychology · Exam specification