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Social Psychology

This webpage offers a complete set of study notes on the topic of social psychology, covering all parts of the AQA A-Level Psychology specification. These notes are written by an experienced teacher and examiner, presenting key knowledge, theories, research studies, and evaluations in an easy-to-understand format, giving you everything you need to excel. Access study notes for each part of the specification by clicking on the links below.

Types of conformity

Explanations for conformity

Asch (1955)

Jenness (1932)

Evaluating explanations for conformity

Variable affecting conformity

Conformity to social roles

Zimbardo (1973) The Stanford Prison Experiment

Milgram (1963)

Explanations for obedience

Evaluating explanations for obedience

Dispositional explanations of obedience

Evaluating dispositional explanations of obedience

Resisting social influence: social support

Resisting social influence: locus of control

Minority influence

Moscovici (1969)

Nemeth (1986)

Evaluating minority influence

Social change

Evaluating social change

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