Psychology

Books

• Opening Skinner's Box: Great Psychological Experiments of the Twentieth Century by Lauren Slater (explores classic psychology experiments in an engaging way)

• The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks (case studies in clinical neurology, touching on fascinating aspects of the human mind and brain)

• Psychology: A Very Short Introduction by Gillian Butler and Freda McManus (a concise overview of the field)

• Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (a more advanced but fascinating look at cognitive biases and how we think, great for stretching yourself)

Podcasts:

• All in the Mind (BBC Radio 4): Explores all aspects of the human mind, brain, and behaviour, from neuroscience to mental health, often featuring interviews with leading experts.

• The Psychology Podcast with Scott Barry Kaufman: Features in-depth interviews with psychologists and other experts on a wide range of psychological topics.

• Hidden Brain: Explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, choices, and relationships, often using insights from psychology.

• PsychCrunch (British Psychological Society): Applies psychological research to everyday life and common issues, making the science relatable.

• Speaking of Psychology (American Psychological Association - APA): Features leading psychologists discussing current psychological research and its real-world implications.

• Elephants on Acid- Alex Boese

• Bad Science - Ben Goldacre

• Opening Skinner's Box - Lauren Slater

• Quirkology - Richard Wiseman

• The Man Who Couldn't Stop - David Adam

• The Man Who Mistook His Wife For a Hat - Oliver Sacks

Youtube: Tutor2u

Specification:

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/psychology/specifications/AQA-7181-7182-SP-2015.PDF

https://www.tutor2u.net/

Student textbooks:

AQA Psychology Napier Press - Year 1 and Year 2 green hair and pink hair book