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Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods contains the key information for AQA AS Unit 1, with examiners' notes and essential notes to deliver exam success. An exam section contains sample papers with answers at A and C grades and analysis from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one. AQA AS Unit 1 Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods contains all the key information for this unit. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the 2009 and 2012 AQA specifications and / The nature of memory / The multistore model / The working memory model / EWT / Research on misleading information / Cognitive Interview / Strategies for memory improvement / Theories of attachment / Cultural variations in attachment / Disruption of attachments / Failure to form attachments / Day care research / Experimental research methods / Observational research methods / Ethical issues / Qualitative data / Content analysis / Exam practice section with sample papers and answers / Glossary of key terms / Index