Psychology Flashcards

The Nextutor Psychology flashcard library has 8 decks and 120 cards across 8 topics for A-Level, including Social Influence — Conformity and Obedience, Memory — Models and Forgetting, Attachment — Theories and Research and more.

  • 8 decks
  • 120 cards
  • 8 topics
  • Updated April 2026

Sample Psychology flashcards

A-Level · Social Influence — Conformity and Obedience

What is social influence?

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The way in which others affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.

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A-Level · Memory — Models and Forgetting

What is the Atkinson-Shiffrin model?

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A multi-store model of memory consisting of sensory, short-term and long-term stores.

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A-Level · Attachment — Theories and Research

Attachment theory founder

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John Bowlby developed attachment theory.

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A-Level · Psychopathology — Definitions and Disorders

What is psychopathology

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Study of abnormal behaviour and mental disorders.

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A-Level · Approaches in Psychology

Biological Approach

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Focuses on physical factors such as genetics and neurotransmitters.

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A-Level · Biopsychology — Brain and Nervous System

What is the brainstem?

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The brainstem connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord, regulating basic functions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Psychology flashcards free?

Yes — every deck in the Nextutor flashcard library is free. Create a free account to study the full decks and track your progress with spaced repetition.

Which Psychology topics do the flashcards cover?

The library currently covers 8 topics: Social Influence — Conformity and Obedience; Memory — Models and Forgetting; Attachment — Theories and Research; Psychopathology — Definitions and Disorders; Approaches in Psychology; Biopsychology — Brain and Nervous System; Research Methods — Design and Statistics; Cognition and Development — Piaget and Vygotsky. New decks are added over time.

Which exam boards are the Psychology flashcards for?

These decks are general rather than tagged to a specific exam board. Check the content against your own specification.

How many Psychology flashcards are there?

There are 8 decks with 120 cards in total. Each card has a question on the front and the answer on the back.

Can I make my own AI Psychology flashcards?

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Should I use flashcards or a Psychology tutor?

Flashcards are good for memorising key facts, definitions and terms. A Psychology tutor helps with understanding and exam technique, which flashcards alone can't cover — many students use both.