200+ Studies. One Complete Reference Guide.
Stop losing marks because you can’t remember the perfect study. Every study you need for A-Level Psychology AO3 evaluation, formatted for exam success.
Have you ever been writing a 16-marker and knew there was a perfect study to use… but couldn’t remember it? Or remembered the study but had no idea how to explain its significance?
This guide solves that problem.
Created by Mr K — the world’s highest-scoring A-Level Psychology student — this is the study reference guide he wished existed when he was revising. Now beautifully formatted and comprehensive, it contains over 200 carefully selected studies covering all Paper 1, all Paper 2 (excluding research methods), and Issues & Debates.
What Makes This Different From Other Study Lists?
1. Complete Study Information — Not Just Names
Every study includes everything you need for exam answers:
- Methodology: What the researchers actually did (procedures, participants, design)
- Findings: Specific results with numbers and percentages where relevant
- SO Statement: Why the findings matter and what they demonstrate
- Evaluation Points: Ready-to-use strengths and limitations with evidence
- Supporting Studies: Additional research showing similar findings
2. SO Statements For Every Study
The difference between remembering a study and actually scoring marks with it is understanding its significance. Every study includes a dedicated SO (Significance Of) statement that explains:
- What the findings demonstrate about the theory/concept
- Why this matters for psychological understanding
- How to link it back to exam questions
This is what transforms “I know the study” into “I can use this study to earn Level 4 marks.”
3. 4-Step Exam Answer Structure
Each study shows you exactly how to structure evaluation paragraphs using the proven 4-step method:
State the strength or limitation clearly
Reference the specific study with methodology and findings
Analyse what the evidence demonstrates
Connect to the question and explain broader significance
4. Professional Format & Organisation
Beautifully designed for efficient revision and exam preparation:
- Organised by AQA specification points — find studies by topic instantly
- Colour-coded evaluation — green for strengths, red for limitations
- Yellow SO statement boxes — significance explanations stand out visually
- Compact reference format — maximum information, minimum page space
- Print-optimised — designed for A4 printing with clear, readable fonts
What’s Included
Problems This Guide Solves
“I’m writing a 16-marker and I know there’s a perfect study for this point, but I can’t remember what it’s called or what it found.”
Studies organised by specification topic with complete methodology and findings. Find exactly what you need in seconds.
“I remember the study name, but I have no idea how to explain why it’s significant or how to use it in my answer.”
Every study includes an SO statement explaining its significance and worked examples showing how to structure it into exam answers.
“I only know one or two studies per topic. Other students seem to have so many more examples to choose from.”
200+ studies means multiple options for every topic. Select the most relevant study for each specific question.
“I mention studies in evaluation, but I’m not getting the marks. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.”
The 4-step structure shows exactly how to integrate studies into evaluation paragraphs for maximum marks — not just name-dropping.
How to Use This Guide Effectively
Quality Over Quantity
Don’t try to memorise all 200+ studies. Instead:
- For 16-mark essays: Select 2-3 studies that best support your argument
- For 8-mark questions: Choose 1-2 highly relevant studies
- Focus on understanding methodology, findings, and significance
- Use the 4-step structure to integrate studies into evaluation
Strategic Study Selection
Each topic includes multiple studies so you can:
- Choose studies that directly address the specific question focus
- Select research with clear, memorable findings
- Use supporting studies to strengthen claims with converging evidence
- Demonstrate sophisticated evaluation by comparing different findings
Active Revision
Make this guide work for you:
- Use the blank study templates to add your own research
- Practice writing evaluation paragraphs using the 4-step structure
- Test yourself on SO statements — can you explain why each study matters?
- Create flashcards for your top 3-5 studies per topic
What Makes This Guide Essential
| Without This Guide | With This Guide |
|---|---|
| Scrambling to remember study names mid-exam | Instant access to 200+ organised studies by topic |
| Knowing studies exist but forgetting findings | Complete methodology and specific findings for every study |
| Name-dropping studies without explaining significance | SO statements showing exactly why each study matters |
| Limited study knowledge = limited evaluation options | Multiple study options per topic = strategic selection |
| Unclear how to structure study-based evaluation | Proven 4-step structure with worked examples |
Who Is This For?
- Students who want comprehensive study knowledge for AO3 evaluation
- Anyone struggling to remember studies under exam pressure
- Students who know studies but can’t explain their significance
- Those aiming for A*/A grades who need strategic study selection
- Anyone wanting an edge over students with limited study knowledge
- Students who learn better with visual, organised reference materials
Coverage
Paper 1 Topics• Social Influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology
Paper 2 Topics• Approaches • Biopsychology
Paper 3 Topics• Issues & Debates
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Freya Thompson –
This is single handedly the MOST useful revision guide I have bought for A-level psychology. I would always spend ages looking for studies to use in my 16 markers and then just forget them. This book has all of them in one place and it makes revising so much easier.