Edexcel GCSE Psychology: Theories & Additional Studies Revision Guide (Edexcel Paper 1 & 2)

Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or a teacher looking for a complete, high-quality classroom resource, this revision guide brings together all the key theories and additional studies required for Edexcel GCSE Psychology.

This downloadable PDF provides clear, structured summaries of every major theory across both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each topic is broken down into easy-to-understand sections, helping build strong AO1 knowledge while confidently linking theory to real psychological research.

Inside the guide you’ll find:

  • Development

    • Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Dweck’s Mindset Theory

    • Willingham’s Learning Theory

  • Memory

    • Reconstruction / Schemas (Bartlett)

    • Multi-Store Model (Atkinson & Shiffrin)

  • Psychological Problems

    • Genetic Explanation of Unipolar Depression

    • Cognitive Theory of Depression

    • Genetic explanation of addiction

    • Learning Theory of Addiction

  • Brain & Neuropsychology

    • Lateralisation of Function

  • Social Influence

    • Conformity - Asch

    • Obedience - Milgram

  • Criminal Psychology (Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 - optional topic)

    • Operant Conditioning (Skinner)

    • Social Learning Theory (Bandura)

    • Biological explanations of criminal behaviour

    • Eysenck’s Criminal Personality

  • Sleep & Dreaming (Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 - optional topic)

    • Freud’s Theory of Dreaming

    • Activation Synthesis Theory (Hobson & McCarley)

Every theory includes:
✔ Clear explanations
✔ Real-world applications
✔ Easy-to-remember strengths and weaknesses
✔ Consistent layout for simple revision
✔ Student-friendly design that reduces overwhelm

Perfect for:

  • GCSE Psychology students

  • Teachers delivering Edexcel lessons or intervention

  • Tutors supporting students across Papers 1 and 2

  • Home educators needing structured content

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Theories Guide - £3.50