AQA A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
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A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use: Section Mark
• a calculator.
A
Instructions B
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. C
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
D
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces
provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. TOTAL
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the
end of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked.
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• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 96.
• Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be
assessed on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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Social influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 What is meant by flexibility in the context of minority influence?
[2 marks]
0 2 Outline the Authoritarian Personality as an explanation for obedience.
[4 marks]
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0 3 Outline one limitation of the Authoritarian Personality explanation for obedience. box
[2 marks]
0 4 A parent-toddler group meets for a trip to a soft play centre. They choose to go to
MiniWorld. Julie, one of the parents, thinks MiniWorld is overpriced and would rather go to
Kids’ Cave. She doesn’t say anything though, as all the other parents seem keen on
MiniWorld.
Anthony always used to take his twins to Kids’ Cave. He has since joined the parent-
toddler group. Anthony has heard the other parents talk about the play area at Miniworld
as being better than the one at Kids’ Cave. He now takes his twins to Miniworld on the
days the group does not meet.
Discuss two explanations for conformity. Refer to Julie and Anthony in your answer.
[16 marks]
You may use this space to plan your answer.
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MAY Combined Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use: Section Mark
• a calculator.
A
Instructions B
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. C
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
D
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces
provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. TOTAL
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the
end of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want
to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 96.
• Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be
assessed on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Social influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 What is meant by flexibility in the context of minority influence?
[2 marks]
0 2 Outline the Authoritarian Personality as an explanation for obedience.
[4 marks]
Extra space
IB/G/Jun25/7182/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 Outline one limitation of the Authoritarian Personality explanation for obedience. box
[2 marks]
0 4 A parent-toddler group meets for a trip to a soft play centre. They choose to go to
MiniWorld. Julie, one of the parents, thinks MiniWorld is overpriced and would rather go to
Kids’ Cave. She doesn’t say anything though, as all the other parents seem keen on
MiniWorld.
Anthony always used to take his twins to Kids’ Cave. He has since joined the parent-
toddler group. Anthony has heard the other parents talk about the play area at Miniworld
as being better than the one at Kids’ Cave. He now takes his twins to Miniworld on the
days the group does not meet.
Discuss two explanations for conformity. Refer to Julie and Anthony in your answer.
[16 marks]
You may use this space to plan your answer.
Turn over ►
IB/G/Jun25/7182/1
, 4
Do not write
outside the
box
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