Psychology Revision with PsychApply

About Psychology Revision with PsychApply

Psychology made simple, memorable and actually interesting. Psychology Revision with PsychApply brings you bite-size episodes covering key studies, theories, real-life applications, evaluation and exam tips to help you understand more and revise smarter. Whether you're studying A-Level Psychology, refreshing your knowledge or simply fascinated by human behaviour, you’ll find clear explanations, memorable examples and psychology you can actually use.

Publisher

Cara E

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Sept 2026

Latest episode

24 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Attachment - Early Relationships

   How do our earliest relationships shape who we become? In this bite-sized episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we explore Attachment Theory, discovering why the bonds we form in childhood are so important to our emotional and social development. From the importance of early attachments to their potential influence on future relationships, we'll break down the key psychological ideas into simple, memorable explanations. Perfect for A-level Psychology students looking for quick, engaging revision to strengthen their understanding and prepare for exams. Psychology Revision with PsychApply — making psychology make sense! You can find stacks more revision resources including hundreds of model answers, homework checkers, past papers, quizzes, streaks, games, videos and lots more at our free psychology app: app.psychapplyacademy.com

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Extended Episode - The Behaviourist Approach

   Are we born to behave the way we do? Or, is our behaviour learned? In this extended episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we're exploring the fascinating science of learning through Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning and Social Learning Theory. Designed for A-level Psychology students, this comprehensive revision episode explores: Classical Conditioning: Pavlov's dogs, Watson and Rayner's Little Albert experiment, stimulus generalisation, extinction and how learned associations influence our behaviour. Operant Conditioning: Thorndike's Law of Effect, Skinner's research, positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, shaping and schedules of reinforcement. Social Learning Theory: Bandura's famous Bobo doll experiments, observational learning, identification, vicarious reinforcement and the four mediational processes. Strengths and weaknesses: Critically evaluating the research, scientific evidence and real-world applications of each approach. Applying psychology: Meet Megan, our fictional case study, as we explore how each theory explains her behaviour and develop your AO1, AO2 and AO3 examination skills. Packed with key terminology, memorable examples, research findings and practical exam tips, this episode will help you move beyond memorising theories to genuinely understanding how learning shapes human behaviour. Explore PsychApply Academy: https://app.psychapplyacademy.com (https://app.psychapplyacademy.com/) Show references: Pavlov, I. P. (1927). Conditioned Reflexes: An Investigation of the Physiological Activity of the Cerebral Cortex. Watson, J. B., & Rayner, R. (1920). Conditioned Emotional Reactions. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 3(1), 1–14. Skinner, B. F. (1938). The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis. Bandura, A., Ross, D., & Ross, S. A. (1961). Transmission of Aggression Through Imitation of Aggressive Models. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 63(3), 575–582. Bandura, A. (1965). Influence of Models' Reinforcement Contingencies on the Acquisition of Imitative Responses. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1(6), 589–595.

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Eyewitness Testimony

   How reliable is your memory when you witness something important? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we explore eyewitness testimony, including how leading questions, post-event information and anxiety can distort what people remember. We’ll look at classic research such as Loftus and Palmer, real-life implications for police interviews and court cases, key evaluation points, and exam tips to help you understand why memory is not always as accurate as it feels.For much more Psychology Revision, visit my free website at app.psychapplyacademy.com

4. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Extended Episode - The Psychodynamic Approach to Explaining Human Behaviour

   What if your unconscious mind knows more about you than you do? In this extended episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we're diving deep into one of psychology's most fascinating and controversial theories Sigmund Freud's Psychodynamic Approach. Designed especially for A-level Psychology students, this comprehensive revision episode takes you beyond the textbook to explore how Freud believed our unconscious mind, childhood experiences and hidden psychological conflicts shape the way we think, feel and behave. What can you expect to discover? The unconscious mind: Freud's famous iceberg analogy, the psyche, and the difference between conscious, preconscious and unconscious awareness. The id, ego and superego: The three components of personality, the pleasure principle, the reality principle and the conflicts that influence behaviour. Defence mechanisms: Repression, denial, displacement and other ways the ego attempts to protect us from anxiety. Psychosexual development: Freud's five stages, fixation and the proposed influence of childhood experiences on adult personality. Psychoanalytic therapy: How dream analysis, free association, word association and the Thematic Apperception Test have been used to explore unconscious thoughts and conflicts. Real psychological history: The fascinating case of Anna O and the origins of the talking cure. Strengths and weaknesses: A critical examination of the scientific evidence, practical applications and limitations of Freud's theories. Bringing psychology to life We'll also meet Emma, a fictional patient whose experiences help us apply psychodynamic explanations to real-world-style behaviour. Together, we'll explore how Freud might explain her difficulties before critically evaluating whether his approach provides the most convincing explanation. Throughout the episode, we'll develop your AO1 knowledge, AO2 application and AO3 evaluation skills, with key terminology, memorable examples and examination tips to help you feel confident and prepared. Whether you're revising for your A-level examinations, preparing for an essay or simply fascinated by the mysteries of the human mind, this episode is for you. Put your headphones on, get comfortable and let's explore what lies beneath the surface of the mind. Psychology Revision with PsychApply — making psychology make sense. You can find loads of revision content including past paper questions, hundreds of model answers, homework checker, videos, revision content, games, chill out activities and so much more! Head over to -s app.psychapplyacademy.com

5. 

   10 Oct 2026

   The Working Memory Model

   What happens when your brain has to hold information and use it at the same time? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we explore Baddeley and Hitch’s Working Memory Model, including the central executive, phonological loop, visuospatial sketchpad and episodic buffer. We’ll look at the research behind the model, what it tells us about multitasking and everyday memory, key evaluation points, and exam tips to help you understand, apply and remember it.

6. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Bonus Episode - Do Ghosts Exist (PsychApply Global!)

   Do ghosts really exist? Or can psychology explain why so many people are convinced they’ve seen one? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply Global, we explore paranormal experiences through the science of perception, memory, expectation and the brain. From sleep paralysis and pattern recognition to suggestion and eyewitness error, we’ll look at why ghostly encounters can feel completely real, the research behind possible explanations, and what psychology can, and can’t, tell us about the supernatural.app.psychapplyacademy.com

7. 

   3 Oct 2026

   The Multi-Store Model of Memory

   What actually happens to information once it enters your memory? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we break down Atkinson and Shiffrin’s Multi-Store Model of Memory, exploring the sensory register, short-term memory and long-term memory, how information moves between them, and the role of attention and rehearsal. You’ll also get key research, evaluation points, real-life examples and exam tips to help make the model easier to understand and remember.

8. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Episode 3 - Would you join a cult?

   Could ordinary people really be persuaded to join a cult? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we explore the psychology behind cult recruitment, obedience, conformity, social influence and the powerful techniques groups can use to shape behaviour. We’ll look at why intelligent, everyday people can become involved, how belonging and authority affect decision-making, and what psychology can teach us about resisting influence. Plus, there are clear revision links, evaluation points and exam tips along the way.

9. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Bonus Episode - Would YOU Conform?

   Would you change your answer just because everyone else disagreed with you? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we explore conformity, social pressure and why people sometimes go along with the group even when they believe the group is wrong. We look at classic research including Asch, the factors that make conformity more likely, real-life applications, evaluation points and clear exam tips to help you remember and apply the psychology.

10. 

    19 Sept 2026

    Would YOU Obey?

    How far would you go just because someone in authority told you to? In this episode of Psychology Revision with PsychApply, we explore obedience through Milgram’s famous research, what the study revealed about human behaviour, why people obey authority, and how psychologists have evaluated the findings. You’ll also get real-life applications and useful exam tips to help you remember the study and use it effectively in your answers.https://app.psychapplyacademy.com (https://app.psychapplyacademy.com)

11. 

    19 Sept 2026

    Introduction - Psychology Revision with PsychApply

    Welcome to Psychology Revision with PsychApply. Bite-size psychology designed to make revision clearer, quicker and more memorable. In this short introduction, I’ll tell you what to expect from the podcast, from key studies and theories to real-life applications, evaluation and exam tips. Whether you’re studying A-Level Psychology or you simply love understanding human behaviour, PsychApply is here to help! https://app.psychapplyacademy.com (https://app.psychapplyacademy.com)

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