Mark Scheme
(Results)
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel GCE In Psychology
Psychological Skills
9PS0/03
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest
awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including
academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for
employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at
www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch
with us using the details on our contact us page at
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Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
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Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79077A
Publication Code 9PS0_03_2606_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd
, Section A: Methods
Question Answer Mark
Number
1(a) AO2 (2 marks), AO3 (2 marks) (4)
Candidate responses have to be drawn from evidence presented
in Table 1.
One mark for identification of each conclusion (AO2).
One mark for justification of each conclusion (AO3).
For example:
• On average, males drive faster than females (1), which is
shown by a difference of 12Km/h where males averaged
68 and females 56Km/h on the driving course (1).
• Age of drivers did not affect the driving speed (1), which
is shown by only a 1Km/h difference between the average
driving speed of those under 25 years old and those 25
years old and over (1).
• Driving experience influenced the speed of driving (1),
which is shown by more frequent drivers recording a
higher average driving speed of 67Km/h compared to
infrequent drivers who had an average of 56Km/h (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
Answers must relate to the scenario.
Generic answers score 0 marks.
(Results)
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel GCE In Psychology
Psychological Skills
9PS0/03
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest
awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including
academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for
employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at
www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch
with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
out more about how we can help you and your students at:
www.pearson.com/uk
Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79077A
Publication Code 9PS0_03_2606_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd
, Section A: Methods
Question Answer Mark
Number
1(a) AO2 (2 marks), AO3 (2 marks) (4)
Candidate responses have to be drawn from evidence presented
in Table 1.
One mark for identification of each conclusion (AO2).
One mark for justification of each conclusion (AO3).
For example:
• On average, males drive faster than females (1), which is
shown by a difference of 12Km/h where males averaged
68 and females 56Km/h on the driving course (1).
• Age of drivers did not affect the driving speed (1), which
is shown by only a 1Km/h difference between the average
driving speed of those under 25 years old and those 25
years old and over (1).
• Driving experience influenced the speed of driving (1),
which is shown by more frequent drivers recording a
higher average driving speed of 67Km/h compared to
infrequent drivers who had an average of 56Km/h (1).
Look for other reasonable marking points.
Answers must relate to the scenario.
Generic answers score 0 marks.
