Paper 1 AQA AS full mark specimen paper 1 (two sets) for £6.

A*, full mark examples of the AQA AS PAPER 1 (first and second set) specimen papers.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Paper 1 (First set)
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Briefly outline and evaluate the authoritarian personality as an explanation of obedience to authority. [4 marks]
0 2 With reference to the article above, explain how social influence leads to social change. [6 marks]
0 3 Describe and evaluate two studies of social influence. [12 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 1 The experiment used an independent groups design. Explain how this study could have been modified by using a matched pairs design. [4 marks]
02 Identify and outline two techniques that may be used in a cognitive interview. [4 marks]
0 3 Outline and evaluate research into the effects of leading questions on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. [8 marks]
Section C
Attachment
0 1 With reference to Abdul’s conversation with his friend, outline two features of caregiver-infant interaction. [4 marks]
0 2 Explain how such observational research might be refined through the use of behavioural categories. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory. Refer to the experience of Joe as part of your discussion. [12 marks]
Paper 1 (Second set)
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Identify and briefly discuss two reasons why people have criticised Zimbardo’s prison study. [6 marks]
0 2 With reference to this example of social change, explain how psychology might affect the economy. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations for conformity. Refer to Polly and Jed in your discussion. [12 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 1 Use your knowledge of the multi-store model of memory to explain the purpose of this research and the likely outcome. [4 marks]
0 2 Suggest one 4-letter sequence and one 5-letter sequence that the researcher could use. In the case of each sequence, give a justification for your choice. Use a different justification for each sequence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations for forgetting. Refer to Martin’s experiences in your answer. [12 marks]
Section C
Attachment
0 1 Using the data in Table 1, explain the procedure used for the time sampling technique in this study. [3 marks]
0 2 In what percentage of the total observations was the baby gazing at his mother? Show your calculations. [2 marks]
0 3 Explain what is meant by ‘overt observation’. [2 marks]
0 4 Outline the procedure used in one study of animal attachment. [4 marks]
0 5 Briefly discuss one limitation of using animals to study attachment in humans. [4 marks]
0 6 Outline and evaluate Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment. [8 marks]
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