AQA A Star Psychology, Sociology and English papers.
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AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Forensic Psychology’ Section D.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) - A*, full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section D, Topic: Forensic Psychology, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3 (A level): Specimen question paper
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section D
Forensic Psychology
0 1 Discuss the psychological effects of custodial sentencing. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section D
Forensic Psychology
0 1 Discuss biological explanations of offending behaviour. [16 marks]
This resource will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of 2 ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 1 and Paper 2 examinations from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations.
I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London.
My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in their A2 Psychology examination.
AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Addiction’ Section D.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) - A*, full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section D, Topic: Addiction, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3 (A level): Specimen question paper
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section D
Addiction
0 1 Discuss explanations for gambling addiction. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section D
Addiction
0 1 Outline and evaluate behavioural interventions aimed at reducing addiction. [16 marks]
This resource will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 1 examinations from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations.
I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London.
My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in her A2 Psychology examination.
AQA Psychology Paper 3. Two A* ‘Stress’ exams. Section C
AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Stress’ Section C.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) - A*, full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section C, Topic : Stress, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3 (A level): Specimen question paper
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Stress
Read the item and then answer the questions that follow.
Mike recently started working for a bank. He works long hours and his manager is always asking him to take on new tasks. Mike has started feeling anxious and having sleepless nights. His doctor has just prescribed medication for his raised blood pressure.
0 1 Using your knowledge of workplace stress, explain why Mike may be experiencing these stress-related symptoms.
[4 marks]
0 2 Drug therapy, stress inoculation therapy and biofeedback are methods used to cope with stress.
Discuss two of these methods of coping with stress.
[16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Stress
0 1 Discuss sources of workplace stress.
[8 marks]
0 2 With reference to research evidence, discuss links between stress and illness.
[8 marks]
AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Issues and Debates in Psychology’ Section A. Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) - A*,full mark examples. This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section A, Topic : Issues and Debates in Psychology, Paper 3. Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level):
Section A
Issues and Debates in Psychology
0 1 Briefly outline one problem associated with alpha bias in psychological research, and one problem associated with beta bias in psychological research. [4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline what psychologists mean by ‘levels of explanation’. [2 marks]
0 3 Explain how the researcher might develop the above investigation through taking a nomothetic approach. [6 marks]
0 4 What is meant by the ‘nature-nurture debate’ in psychology? [2 marks]
0 5 Explain how the newspaper headline might be an example of beta bias.
[2 marks]
0 6 Briefly suggest one way in which psychologists might address the problem of beta bias in their research. [1 mark]
0 7 Explain one problem with the method used to determine the number of miles walked in the week. Suggest an alternative measure that would overcome this problem. [3 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper
Section A
Issues and Debates in Psychology
0 1 Which of the following best describes a reductionist approach in psychology?
Write A, B, C, or D in your answer book. [1 mark]
0 2 Which of the following best describes an idiographic approach in psychology?
Write A, B, C, or D in your answer book. [1 mark]
0 3 Discuss two or more types of determinism. Refer to the case of Dancho as part of your discussion. [16 marks)
AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Aggression’ Section D.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) essays A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section D, Topic : Aggression, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level):
Section D
Aggression
0 1 Describe and evaluate the social learning theory of human aggression. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper
Section D
Aggression
0 4 Discuss social psychological explanations for aggression.
[16 marks]
AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Cognition and Development’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) essays A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Cognition and Development, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level):
Section B
Cognition and Development
0 1 Describe and evaluate Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper
Section B
Cognition and Development
0 1 Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Two school inspectors are writing reports of their recent primary school observations. Mrs McLean writes, ‘Students worked alone. They were given tasks and materials then had to solve problems by trial and error’. Mrs Watt writes, ‘Students worked in pairs of differing ability so they could help each other and talk through each stage. The teacher demonstrated and advised them until they could manage on their own.’
Discuss Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s views on the development of cognition. Refer to the inspectors’ comments in your answer. [16 marks]
This resource will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of 4 whole paper ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 1 (2 sets) and Paper 2 (2 sets) examinations from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations.
I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London.
My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in their A2 Psychology examination.
This resource will provide you with a crystal clear and accurate example of an ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 2 examination from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations.
I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London.
My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in her A2 Psychology examination.
This resource will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of 2 ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 2 examinations from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations.
I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London.
My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in her A2 Psychology examination.
This resource will provide you with a crystal clear and accurate example of an ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 1 examination from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations.
I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London.
My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in her A2 Psychology examination.
Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Gender’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Gender Paper 3.
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB)
Section B
Gender
0 1 Describe and evaluate Kohlberg’s explanation of gender development. [16 marks]
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB)
Section B
Gender
0 2 Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Social psychologists are writing a report about their research into children’s toys. They write, ‘Parents still tend to buy pink for girls. In fact, it is hard to find any adverts aimed at girls that are not ‘pink and fluffy’. For boys, parents tend to buy more competitive or combat-type toys. Good against evil is a common theme in adverts aimed at boys. Even at school, playground activities are different. As children get older, boys and girls tend to have more shared interests like music’.
Discuss the influence of culture and media on the development of gender roles. Refer to the report above in your answer. [16 marks]
Words: 1424. Copyright: Joseph Campbell 2018.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper. (New syllabus)
Section A : Social Influence
Section B : Memory
Section C: Attachment.
Section D: Psychopathology
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks]
0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks]
0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks]
Section C
Attachment
06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks]
0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks]
0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks]
0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks]
1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks]
1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks]
Section D
Psychopathology
1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks]
1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks]
1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons.
[4 marks]
1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks]
1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks]
1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks]
3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF RESOURCE.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/2) PAPER 2 (first set) specimen paper. Psychology in context (New syllabus)
Section A : Approaches in Psychology
Section B : Biopsychology
Section C: Research methods
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 2.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Approaches in Psychology
0 2 Explain what is meant by ‘inference’ in relation to this study. [2 marks]
0 3 Outline what is meant by ‘congruence’. Explain one way in which Dominic might achieve ‘congruence’. [4 marks]
0 4 Discuss the contribution of behaviourist psychologists such as Pavlov and Skinner to our understanding of human behaviour. [16 marks]
Section B
Biopsychology
0 6 Outline one difference between the EEG and ERPs. [2 marks]
0 7 Using your knowledge of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers, explain Sam’s experiences. [4 marks]
0 9 Outline the structures and processes involved in synaptic transmission. [6 marks]
1 0 Briefly explain how unusual behaviour in split brain patients could be tested in an experiment. [2 marks]
1 1 Briefly evaluate research using split brain patients to investigate hemispheric lateralisation of function. [4 marks]
Section C
Research methods
1 2 Identify the dependent variable in this study. [2 marks]
1 3 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks]
1 4 Identify one extraneous variable that the psychologist should have controlled in the study and explain why it should have been controlled. [3 marks]
1 5 Explain one advantage of using a stratified sample of participants in this study. [2 marks]
1 6 Explain how the psychologist would have obtained the male participants for her stratified sample. Show your calculations. [3 marks]
1 8 What conclusions might the psychologist draw from the data in Table 1? Refer to the means and standard deviations in your answer. [6 marks]
1 9 Explain how using the standard deviation rather than the range in this situation, would improve the study. [3 marks]
2 0 Explain why the test you have chosen would be a suitable test in this case. [4 marks]
2 1 What is meant by ‘the results were significant at p
2 2 Briefly explain one method the psychologist could use to check the validity of the data she collected in this study. [2 marks]
2 3 Briefly explain one reason why it is important for research to undergo a peer review process. [2 marks]
2 4 Design an observation study to investigate sex differences in non-verbal behaviour of males and females when they are giving a presentation to an audience. [12 marks]
3065 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.
Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Gender’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Gender Paper 3.
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB)
Section B
Gender
0 1 Describe and evaluate Kohlberg’s explanation of gender development. [16 marks]
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB)
Section B
Gender
0 2 Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Social psychologists are writing a report about their research into children’s toys. They write, ‘Parents still tend to buy pink for girls. In fact, it is hard to find any adverts aimed at girls that are not ‘pink and fluffy’. For boys, parents tend to buy more competitive or combat-type toys. Good against evil is a common theme in adverts aimed at boys. Even at school, playground activities are different. As children get older, boys and girls tend to have more shared interests like music’.
Discuss the influence of culture and media on the development of gender roles. Refer to the report above in your answer. [16 marks]
Words: 1424. Copyright: Joseph Campbell 2018.
In this bundle there are 7778 words.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper. (New syllabus)
Section A : Social Influence
Section B : Memory
Section C: Attachment.
Section D: Psychopathology
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks]
0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks]
0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks]
Section C
Attachment
06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks]
0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks]
0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks]
0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks]
1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks]
1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks]
Section D
Psychopathology
1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks]
1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks]
1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons.
[4 marks]
1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks]
1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks]
1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks]
3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF RESOURCE.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/2) PAPER 2 (first set) specimen paper. Psychology in context (New syllabus)
Section A : Approaches in Psychology
Section B : Biopsychology
Section C: Research methods
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 2.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Approaches in Psychology
0 2 Explain what is meant by ‘inference’ in relation to this study. [2 marks]
0 3 Outline what is meant by ‘congruence’. Explain one way in which Dominic might achieve ‘congruence’. [4 marks]
0 4 Discuss the contribution of behaviourist psychologists such as Pavlov and Skinner to our understanding of human behaviour. [16 marks]
Section B
Biopsychology
0 6 Outline one difference between the EEG and ERPs. [2 marks]
0 7 Using your knowledge of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers, explain Sam’s experiences. [4 marks]
0 9 Outline the structures and processes involved in synaptic transmission. [6 marks]
1 0 Briefly explain how unusual behaviour in split brain patients could be tested in an experiment. [2 marks]
1 1 Briefly evaluate research using split brain patients to investigate hemispheric lateralisation of function. [4 marks]
Section C
Research methods
1 2 Identify the dependent variable in this study. [2 marks]
1 3 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks]
1 4 Identify one extraneous variable that the psychologist should have controlled in the study and explain why it should have been controlled. [3 marks]
1 5 Explain one advantage of using a stratified sample of participants in this study. [2 marks]
1 6 Explain how the psychologist would have obtained the male participants for her stratified sample. Show your calculations. [3 marks]
1 8 What conclusions might the psychologist draw from the data in Table 1? Refer to the means and standard deviations in your answer. [6 marks]
1 9 Explain how using the standard deviation rather than the range in this situation, would improve the study. [3 marks]
2 0 Explain why the test you have chosen would be a suitable test in this case. [4 marks]
2 1 What is meant by ‘the results were significant at p
2 2 Briefly explain one method the psychologist could use to check the validity of the data she collected in this study. [2 marks]
2 3 Briefly explain one reason why it is important for research to undergo a peer review process. [2 marks]
2 4 Design an observation study to investigate sex differences in non-verbal behaviour of males and females when they are giving a presentation to an audience. [12 marks]
3065 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.
Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Schizophrenia’ Section C.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. (PDF). A*, full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section C, Topic : Schizophrenia, Paper 3.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Schizophrenia (first set specimen material)
0 1 Discuss biological explanations for schizophrenia. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Schizophrenia (second set specimen material)
0 1 Discuss reliability and/or validity in relation to the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia. [8 marks]
0 2 Discuss token economies as a method used in the management of schizophrenia. [8 marks]
3 Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology Schizophrenia essays.
1269 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.
Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Gender’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Gender Paper 3.
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB)
Section B
Gender
0 1 Describe and evaluate Kohlberg’s explanation of gender development. [16 marks]
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB)
Section B
Gender
0 2 Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Social psychologists are writing a report about their research into children’s toys. They write, ‘Parents still tend to buy pink for girls. In fact, it is hard to find any adverts aimed at girls that are not ‘pink and fluffy’. For boys, parents tend to buy more competitive or combat-type toys. Good against evil is a common theme in adverts aimed at boys. Even at school, playground activities are different. As children get older, boys and girls tend to have more shared interests like music’.
Discuss the influence of culture and media on the development of gender roles. Refer to the report above in your answer. [16 marks]
Words: 1424. Copyright: Joseph Campbell 2018.
In this bundle there are 9047 words.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper.
AQA AS-Psychology-7182/1 on Introductory Topics in Psychology. (New syllabus) 2017.
Section A : Social Influence
Section B : Memory
Section C: Attachment.
Section D: Psychopathology
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1 on June 7th 2017.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks]
0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks]
0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks]
Section C
Attachment
06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks]
0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks]
0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks]
0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks]
1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks]
1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks]
Section D
Psychopathology
1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks]
1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks]
1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons.
[4 marks]
1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks]
1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks]
1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks]
3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.
AQA AS-Psychology-7181/2 (New syllabus)
Featuring:
Section A : Approaches in Psychology
Section B : Psychopathology
Section C: Research Methods
This resource provides 2 examination specimen papers which demonstrate in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS exam for Paper 2.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Approaches in Psychology
0 1 Briefly suggest how each of these responses might inform psychologists investigating models of human cognitive processing. [2 marks]
0 2 Explain which type of conditioning is being investigated in this experiment? [2 marks]
0 3 Outline what is meant by social learning theory and explain how social learning might have occurred in the procedure described above. [6 marks]
0 4 Discuss two limitations of social learning theory. [6 marks]
Section B
Psychopathology
0 1 Distinguish between obsessions and compulsions. [2 marks]
0 2 With reference to the study described above, what do the results seem to show about possible influences on the development of OCD? [4 marks]
0 3 Outline one cognitive characteristic of OCD and one behavioural characteristic of OCD that can be identified from the description provided by Steven. [2 marks]
0 4 Briefly outline one strength of the cognitive explanation of depression. [2 marks]
0 5 Outline and evaluate the behavioural approach to treating phobias. [12 marks]
Section C
Research methods
Identify the experimental design used in this study and outline one advantage of this experimental design. [3 marks]
0 2 Describe one other experimental design that researchers use in psychology. [2 marks]
0 3 Apart from using random allocation, suggest one way in which the psychologist might have improved this study by controlling for the effects of extraneous variables. Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks]
0 5 From the information given in the description, calculate the number of participants in each group in Condition B. [1 mark]
0 6 Name a measure of dispersion the psychologist could use. [1 mark]
0 7 The psychologist uses the measure of dispersion you have named in your answer to question 0 6. State how the result for each condition would differ. [1 mark]
0 8 Explain how the psychologist could have used random allocation to assign the 15 participants in Condition B into the 5 groups. [3 marks]
0 9 Using the information given, explain how the psychologist could further analyse the data using percentages. [2 marks]
1 0 At the end of the study the psychologist debriefed each participant. Write a debriefing that the psychologist could read out to the participants in Condition A. [6 marks]
2251 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper.
Introductory Topics in Psychology. (New syllabus).
Section A : Social Influence
Section B : Memory
Section C: Attachment.
Section D: Psychopathology
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks]
0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks] 0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks]
Section C
Attachment
06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks]
0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks]
0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks]
0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks]
1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks]
1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks]
Section D
Psychopathology
1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks]
1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks]
1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons.
[4 marks]
1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks]
1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks]
1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks]
3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Schizophrenia’ Section C.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. (PDF). A*, full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section C, Topic : Schizophrenia, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Schizophrenia (first set specimen material)
0 1 Discuss biological explanations for schizophrenia. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Schizophrenia (second set specimen material)
0 1 Discuss reliability and/or validity in relation to the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia. [8 marks]
0 2 Discuss token economies as a method used in the management of schizophrenia. [8 marks]
3 Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology Schizophrenia essays.
1269 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
‘Relationships’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays (PDF). A*,full mark examples.
AQA AS-Psychology-(7182/3)
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Relationships, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB)
Section B
Relationships
0 1 Discuss evolutionary explanations for partner preferences. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB)
Section B
Relationships
Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Teddy is discussing his girlfriend, Sasha. He says, ‘We were in the same year at university, both studying marketing. She was really good at the theoretical side and I was better when it came to practical work. We specialise in different areas now. I’m always proud to be seen out with Sasha. Other guys are really jealous when they see her. We tell each other everything though, no secrets in our relationship.’
Discuss factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships. Refer to Teddy’s comments in your answer. [16 marks]
1117 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
In this 3 bundle there are 5763 words.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper.
Introductory Topics in Psychology. (New syllabus).
Section A : Social Influence
Section B : Memory
Section C: Attachment.
Section D: Psychopathology
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks]
0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks]
0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks]
Section C
Attachment
06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks]
0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks]
0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks]
0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks]
1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks]
1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks]
Section D
Psychopathology
1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks]
1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks]
1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons.
[4 marks]
1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks]
1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks]
1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks]
3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/2) PAPER 2 (first set) specimen paper.
Psychology in context (New syllabus).
Section A : Approaches in Psychology
Section B : Biopsychology
Section C: Research methods
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 2.
Featuring all answers to the following questions: Section A
Approaches in Psychology
0 2 Explain what is meant by ‘inference’ in relation to this study. [2 marks]
0 3 Outline what is meant by ‘congruence’. Explain one way in which Dominic might achieve ‘congruence’. [4 marks]
0 4 Discuss the contribution of behaviourist psychologists such as Pavlov and Skinner to our understanding of human behaviour. [16 marks]
Section B
Biopsychology
0 6 Outline one difference between the EEG and ERPs. [2 marks]
0 7 Using your knowledge of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers, explain Sam’s experiences. [4 marks]
0 9 Outline the structures and processes involved in synaptic transmission. [6 marks]
1 0 Briefly explain how unusual behaviour in split brain patients could be tested in an experiment. [2 marks]
1 1 Briefly evaluate research using split brain patients to investigate hemispheric lateralisation of function. [4 marks]
Section C
Research methods
1 2 Identify the dependent variable in this study. [2 marks]
1 3 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks]
1 4 Identify one extraneous variable that the psychologist should have controlled in the study and explain why it should have been controlled. [3 marks]
1 5 Explain one advantage of using a stratified sample of participants in this study. [2 marks]
1 6 Explain how the psychologist would have obtained the male participants for her stratified sample. Show your calculations. [3 marks]
1 8 What conclusions might the psychologist draw from the data in Table 1? Refer to the means and standard deviations in your answer. [6 marks]
1 9 Explain how using the standard deviation rather than the range in this situation, would improve the study. [3 marks]
2 0 Explain why the test you have chosen would be a suitable test in this case. [4 marks]
2 1 What is meant by ‘the results were significant at p
2 2 Briefly explain one method the psychologist could use to check the validity of the data she collected in this study. [2 marks]
2 3 Briefly explain one reason why it is important for research to undergo a peer review process. [2 marks]
2 4 Design an observation study to investigate sex differences in non-verbal behaviour of males and females when they are giving a presentation to an audience. [12 marks]
3065 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Schizophrenia’ Section C.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. (PDF). A*, full mark examples.
(7182/3)
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section C, Topic : Schizophrenia, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Schizophrenia (first set specimen material)
0 1 Discuss biological explanations for schizophrenia. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Section C
Schizophrenia (second set specimen material)
0 1 Discuss reliability and/or validity in relation to the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia. [8 marks]
0 2 Discuss token economies as a method used in the management of schizophrenia. [8 marks]
3 Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology Schizophrenia essays.
1269 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
‘Relationships’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays (PDF). A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Relationships, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB)
Section B
Relationships
0 1 Discuss evolutionary explanations for partner preferences. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB)
Section B
Relationships
Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Teddy is discussing his girlfriend, Sasha. He says, ‘We were in the same year at university, both studying marketing. She was really good at the theoretical side and I was better when it came to practical work. We specialise in different areas now. I’m always proud to be seen out with Sasha. Other guys are really jealous when they see her. We tell each other everything though, no secrets in our relationship.’
Discuss factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships. Refer to Teddy’s comments in your answer. [16 marks]
1117 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
In this bundle there are 8840 words.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper.
Introductory Topics in Psychology.
Section A : Social Influence
Section B : Memory
Section C: Attachment.
Section D: Psychopathology
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1.
Featuring all answers to the following questions:
Section A
Social influence
0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks]
0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks]
Section B
Memory
0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks]
0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks]
0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks]
Section C
Attachment
06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks]
0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks]
0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks]
0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks]
1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks]
1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks]
Section D
Psychopathology
1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks]
1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks]
1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons.
[4 marks]
1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks]
1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks]
1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks]
3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/2) PAPER 2 (first set) specimen paper.
Psychology in context.
Section A : Approaches in Psychology
Section B : Biopsychology
Section C: Research methods
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 2.
Featuring all answers to the following questions: Section A
Approaches in Psychology
0 2 Explain what is meant by ‘inference’ in relation to this study. [2 marks]
0 3 Outline what is meant by ‘congruence’. Explain one way in which Dominic might achieve ‘congruence’. [4 marks]
0 4 Discuss the contribution of behaviourist psychologists such as Pavlov and Skinner to our understanding of human behaviour. [16 marks]
Section B
Biopsychology
0 6 Outline one difference between the EEG and ERPs. [2 marks]
0 7 Using your knowledge of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers, explain Sam’s experiences. [4 marks]
0 9 Outline the structures and processes involved in synaptic transmission. [6 marks]
1 0 Briefly explain how unusual behaviour in split brain patients could be tested in an experiment. [2 marks]
1 1 Briefly evaluate research using split brain patients to investigate hemispheric lateralisation of function. [4 marks]
Section C
Research methods
1 2 Identify the dependent variable in this study. [2 marks]
1 3 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks]
1 4 Identify one extraneous variable that the psychologist should have controlled in the study and explain why it should have been controlled. [3 marks]
1 5 Explain one advantage of using a stratified sample of participants in this study. [2 marks]
1 6 Explain how the psychologist would have obtained the male participants for her stratified sample. Show your calculations. [3 marks]
1 8 What conclusions might the psychologist draw from the data in Table 1? Refer to the means and standard deviations in your answer. [6 marks]
1 9 Explain how using the standard deviation rather than the range in this situation, would improve the study. [3 marks]
2 0 Explain why the test you have chosen would be a suitable test in this case. [4 marks]
2 1 What is meant by ‘the results were significant at p ?
2 2 Briefly explain one method the psychologist could use to check the validity of the data she collected in this study. [2 marks]
2 3 Briefly explain one reason why it is important for research to undergo a peer review process. [2 marks]
2 4 Design an observation study to investigate sex differences in non-verbal behaviour of males and females when they are giving a presentation to an audience. [12 marks]
3065 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
‘Relationships’ Section B.
Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays (PDF). A*,full mark examples.
This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Relationships, Paper 3.
Great for teaching A2 Psychology.
Featuring answers to the following questions:
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB)
Section B
Relationships
0 1 Discuss evolutionary explanations for partner preferences. [16 marks]
AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3)
Paper 3
Issues and Options in Psychology
2017
Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB)
Section B
Relationships
Read the item and answer the question that follows.
Teddy is discussing his girlfriend, Sasha. He says, ‘We were in the same year at university, both studying marketing. She was really good at the theoretical side and I was better when it came to practical work. We specialise in different areas now. I’m always proud to be seen out with Sasha. Other guys are really jealous when they see her. We tell each other everything though, no secrets in our relationship.’
Discuss factors affecting attraction in romantic relationships. Refer to Teddy’s comments in your answer. [16 marks]
1117 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.
7571 words total for all questions and answers in this 3 file PDF bundle document.
