AQA AS PSYCHOLOGY 7181/2 Paper 2 Psychology in context Version: 1.0 Final *JUN* IB/G/Jun23/E10 7181/2 For Examiner’s UseQUESTION PAPER & MARKING SCHEME/ [MERGED] Mark scheme June 2023

AQA AS PSYCHOLOGY 7181/2 Paper 2 Psychology in context Version: 1.0 Final *JUN* IB/G/Jun23/E10 7181/2 For Examiner’s Use Section Mark A B C TOTAL Monday 22 May 2023 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes Materials For this paper you may use: • a calculator. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. • 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. • 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 72. • You will be assessed on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. AS PSYCHOLOGY Paper 2 Psychology in context Please write clearly in block capitals. Centre number Candidate number Surname Forename(s) Candidate signature I declare this is my own work. 2 *02* IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the Section A box Approaches in Psychology Answer all questions in this section. 0 1 Describe two or more functions of the peripheral nervous system. [4 marks] Extra space 3 *03* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the Ellie and Lucy are identical twins who were raised together in the same household box and went to the same school. They both recently completed an online intelligence test and were surprised to discover that Ellie achieved a higher score than Lucy. 0 2 Use your knowledge of genotype and phenotype to explain possible reasons why Ellie and Lucy had different scores. [4 marks] Extra space Turn over for the next question 4 *04* IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the 0 3 Choose box two glands in the endocrine system and explain the functions of each gland. [4 marks] Gland 1 Gland 2 5 *05* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the 0 4 Describe and evaluate the cognitive approach in psychology. box [12 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer. 6 *06* IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the box 7 *07* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the box Extra space 24 8 *08* IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the Section B box Psychopathology Answer all questions in this section. Only one answer per question is allowed. For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer. CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown. If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as shown. 0 5 Which of the following is not a cognitive characteristic of phobias? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Distorted perceptions B Irrational beliefs C Selective attention D Severe anxiety 9 *09* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the 0 6 box A psychologist constructed a questionnaire which was designed to measure and define abnormality. Figure 1 shows part of the questionnaire. Figure 1 Which of these statements do you agree with? A I find it hard to maintain eye contact with another person when in conversation. B I often feel extremely distressed. C I regularly skip meals and do not wash myself. 0 6 . 1 Referring to the statements in Figure 1 above, briefly outline two definitions of abnormality. [4 marks] 1 2 0 6 . 2 Briefly evaluate one definition of abnormality. [3 marks] 10 *10* IB/G/Jun23/7181/2 Do not write outside the 0 6 box . 3 The psychologist completed her research and submitted it to be peer reviewed. Briefly explain two reasons why conducting a peer review might improve psychological research. [4 marks] 1 2 0 7 Describe one biological explanation for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).