AQA AS PSYCHOLOGY 7181 2 PAPER 2 FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Evolution. Answer: Change is genetic make-up of a population
over time
◉ NeuroChemistry. Answer: How chemical and neural processes
associate with the nervous system
◉ Nervous System. Answer: Central Nervous System (brain and
spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System (somatic and
autonomous systems)
carries impulses around the body
◉ The Brain. Answer: Co-ordinates the functioning of the body
◉ Frontal Lobes. Answer: Functions like speech, though and
learning
◉ Parietal Lobes. Answer: Processes sensory information like touch,
temperature and pain
,◉ Occipital lobes. Answer: Processes visual information
◉ Temporal lobes. Answer: Involved with hearing and memory
◉ Evaluation of the Biological Approach. Answer: - Scientific
- Application into Neurochem, drug development and psychological
rhythms
- Approach is reductionist (blames everything on one factor)
- Does not take into account cultrual factord
◉ Iceberg analogy:. Answer: tip = conscious
just underwater = preconscious
deep underwater = unconcious
◉ Concious. Answer: Reality, Conscious mind, thoughts
◉ Preconcious. Answer: Memories
◉ Unconcious. Answer: The majority: rooted fears, creativity,
dreams
,◉ The id. Answer: Unconscious, contains the libido, operates to the
pleasure principle and wants instant gratification
◉ The ego. Answer: Mediates between impulsive demands of the id
and reality of the super ego
◉ The Super ego. Answer: Your conscience and morals of societal
rules, feelings of guilt, what you strive towards
◉ Libido. Answer: Biological energy created by reproductive
instincts
◉ Defense Mechanisms. Answer: In the unconscious, mechanisms to
help you deal with situations that are traumatic
◉ Repression. Answer: Blocking unacceptable thoughts, may
influence you even if you don't remember them
◉ Denial. Answer: Refusal to accept reality and the pain that follows
◉ Displacement. Answer: redirecting of thoughts or feelings in
situations where you cannot express them to the actual situation
, ◉ Psychosexual Stages. Answer: Driving forces in development of
sexual energy
◉ Oral. Answer: 0-2 years
focal point of sensation it biting things
◉ Anal. Answer: 2-3 years
beginning of ego development
Expulsion of waste
◉ Phallic. Answer: 3-6 years
Energy is focused on genitals
Oedipus Complex
Castration Anxiety
◉ Latent. Answer: 6-12 years
Developing mastery of the world around them
repress early years
◉ Genital. Answer: 12+ years
fixing of Sexual energy on genitals
beginning of adult life and forming relationships
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FULL SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ Evolution. Answer: Change is genetic make-up of a population
over time
◉ NeuroChemistry. Answer: How chemical and neural processes
associate with the nervous system
◉ Nervous System. Answer: Central Nervous System (brain and
spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System (somatic and
autonomous systems)
carries impulses around the body
◉ The Brain. Answer: Co-ordinates the functioning of the body
◉ Frontal Lobes. Answer: Functions like speech, though and
learning
◉ Parietal Lobes. Answer: Processes sensory information like touch,
temperature and pain
,◉ Occipital lobes. Answer: Processes visual information
◉ Temporal lobes. Answer: Involved with hearing and memory
◉ Evaluation of the Biological Approach. Answer: - Scientific
- Application into Neurochem, drug development and psychological
rhythms
- Approach is reductionist (blames everything on one factor)
- Does not take into account cultrual factord
◉ Iceberg analogy:. Answer: tip = conscious
just underwater = preconscious
deep underwater = unconcious
◉ Concious. Answer: Reality, Conscious mind, thoughts
◉ Preconcious. Answer: Memories
◉ Unconcious. Answer: The majority: rooted fears, creativity,
dreams
,◉ The id. Answer: Unconscious, contains the libido, operates to the
pleasure principle and wants instant gratification
◉ The ego. Answer: Mediates between impulsive demands of the id
and reality of the super ego
◉ The Super ego. Answer: Your conscience and morals of societal
rules, feelings of guilt, what you strive towards
◉ Libido. Answer: Biological energy created by reproductive
instincts
◉ Defense Mechanisms. Answer: In the unconscious, mechanisms to
help you deal with situations that are traumatic
◉ Repression. Answer: Blocking unacceptable thoughts, may
influence you even if you don't remember them
◉ Denial. Answer: Refusal to accept reality and the pain that follows
◉ Displacement. Answer: redirecting of thoughts or feelings in
situations where you cannot express them to the actual situation
, ◉ Psychosexual Stages. Answer: Driving forces in development of
sexual energy
◉ Oral. Answer: 0-2 years
focal point of sensation it biting things
◉ Anal. Answer: 2-3 years
beginning of ego development
Expulsion of waste
◉ Phallic. Answer: 3-6 years
Energy is focused on genitals
Oedipus Complex
Castration Anxiety
◉ Latent. Answer: 6-12 years
Developing mastery of the world around them
repress early years
◉ Genital. Answer: 12+ years
fixing of Sexual energy on genitals
beginning of adult life and forming relationships
