AQA PAPER 2 PSYCH 2025
What is the correct arrangement of Maslow's hierarchy of needs from bottom to top of the hierarchy?
(1) - ANSWER A - Physiological, Safety, Love/belongingness, Esteem, Self-actualisation
Which of the following shows the correct order of the psychosexual stages of development as proposed
by the psychodynamic approach? (1) - ANSWER C - Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, Genital.
Describe the role of defence mechanisms according to the psychodynamic approach. (2) - ANSWER -
helps the ego manage the conflict between the id and superego
- provides compromise solutions (usually unconscious) to deal with unresolvable conflict
- strategy to reduce anxiety so weakens ego's influence
Briefly explain one strength and one limitation of the psychodynamic approach - ANSWER -
psychotherapy as a treatment for mental health issues so it has real world application
- socially sensitive so mental health issues may be blamed on parents; further stress
Describe and evaluate operant conditioning as a way of explaining people's behaviour. Refer to Alison's
approach to reducing plastic waste in your answer. (16) - ANSWER CHECK IT OUT
Using the letters given in Figure 1, correctly identify the areas of the brain to complete the table below.
(4) - ANSWER C,D,E,B
Explain the difference between infradian rhythms and ultradian rhythms. (2) - ANSWER the rhythms
have different durations; so infradian rhythms have duration of over 24 hours whereas ultradian rhythms
are cycles that last less than 24 hours
A survey of hospital patients has found that a new drug, Zapurpain, is as effective as other pain
medication.
Explain one limitation of asking hospital patients to self-report the effectiveness of Zapurpain. (2) -
ANSWER - social desirability - so parents may feel obliged to say the drug is effective in reducing their
pain and pain is subjective
What is the correct arrangement of Maslow's hierarchy of needs from bottom to top of the hierarchy?
(1) - ANSWER A - Physiological, Safety, Love/belongingness, Esteem, Self-actualisation
Which of the following shows the correct order of the psychosexual stages of development as proposed
by the psychodynamic approach? (1) - ANSWER C - Oral, Anal, Phallic, Latency, Genital.
Describe the role of defence mechanisms according to the psychodynamic approach. (2) - ANSWER -
helps the ego manage the conflict between the id and superego
- provides compromise solutions (usually unconscious) to deal with unresolvable conflict
- strategy to reduce anxiety so weakens ego's influence
Briefly explain one strength and one limitation of the psychodynamic approach - ANSWER -
psychotherapy as a treatment for mental health issues so it has real world application
- socially sensitive so mental health issues may be blamed on parents; further stress
Describe and evaluate operant conditioning as a way of explaining people's behaviour. Refer to Alison's
approach to reducing plastic waste in your answer. (16) - ANSWER CHECK IT OUT
Using the letters given in Figure 1, correctly identify the areas of the brain to complete the table below.
(4) - ANSWER C,D,E,B
Explain the difference between infradian rhythms and ultradian rhythms. (2) - ANSWER the rhythms
have different durations; so infradian rhythms have duration of over 24 hours whereas ultradian rhythms
are cycles that last less than 24 hours
A survey of hospital patients has found that a new drug, Zapurpain, is as effective as other pain
medication.
Explain one limitation of asking hospital patients to self-report the effectiveness of Zapurpain. (2) -
ANSWER - social desirability - so parents may feel obliged to say the drug is effective in reducing their
pain and pain is subjective
