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Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology
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Section A
Mark Scheme
Social Influence
1. Briefly outline two findings from Asch’s research into conformity.
[2 marks]
[AO1 = 2]
1 mark each for a brief outline of a correct finding that identifies an appropriate
finding with a correct percentage or direction of influence.
Possible content:
• naïve participants gave a wrong answer about 37% of the time (do not accept
’37% conformed’)
• participants conformed on 32% of critical trials (do not accept ‘32%
conformed’)
• 25% of participants did not conform/75% conformed at least once
• 5% conformed every time
• the control group conformed (less than) 1% of the time
• increasing the size of the majority increased conformity
• increasing task difficulty increased conformity
• presence of a dissenter who did not conform reduced conformity (to 5%)
• withdrawal of a dissenter led to increased conformity
• writing the answer down (rather than saying aloud) reduced conformity
• individual differences, eg highly confident individuals conformed less.
Credit an answer which may focus on explanations for behaviour eg some
participants reported ‘distortions of perception’/ ‘distortions of judgement’.
Credit other relevant findings.
2. Briefly evaluate one limitation the methodology of Milgram’s research into
obedience.
[2 marks]
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[AO3 = 2]
Possible evaluation:
• can easily be replicated, therefore reliability can be assessed
• it is easier to control the variables, so that it is only the independent variable
that is being manipulated
• can determine whether the IV does cause the DV to change, causal
conclusions can be drawn
• as the situation is artificial, there is a loss of validity
• lack of mundane realism in the electric shock task
• demand characteristics may cause participants to behave in ways that are not
normal
• investigator effects can also cause participants to behave differently
• issues relating to the sample leading to bias and lack of representativeness
• use of evidence to support or refute the evaluation.
Credit other relevant evaluation.
3. Explain how Jonah might show commitment and flexibility to persuade the
team to change their behaviour.
[4 marks]
[AO2 = 4]
Level Marks Description
2 3–4 Application of knowledge of commitment and
flexibility is effective. There is appropriate use of
terminology.
1 1–2 Application of knowledge of commitment and
flexibility is limited. The answer lacks accuracy
and detail. Use of terminology is either absent
or inappropriate.
OR one concept at Level 2/1.
0 No relevant content.
Possible content:
• Commitment: Jonah might place himself at some inconvenience – he may
volunteer to buy some plant based meals at his own expense.
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AQA A Level
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Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology
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Section A
Mark Scheme
Social Influence
1. Briefly outline two findings from Asch’s research into conformity.
[2 marks]
[AO1 = 2]
1 mark each for a brief outline of a correct finding that identifies an appropriate
finding with a correct percentage or direction of influence.
Possible content:
• naïve participants gave a wrong answer about 37% of the time (do not accept
’37% conformed’)
• participants conformed on 32% of critical trials (do not accept ‘32%
conformed’)
• 25% of participants did not conform/75% conformed at least once
• 5% conformed every time
• the control group conformed (less than) 1% of the time
• increasing the size of the majority increased conformity
• increasing task difficulty increased conformity
• presence of a dissenter who did not conform reduced conformity (to 5%)
• withdrawal of a dissenter led to increased conformity
• writing the answer down (rather than saying aloud) reduced conformity
• individual differences, eg highly confident individuals conformed less.
Credit an answer which may focus on explanations for behaviour eg some
participants reported ‘distortions of perception’/ ‘distortions of judgement’.
Credit other relevant findings.
2. Briefly evaluate one limitation the methodology of Milgram’s research into
obedience.
[2 marks]
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[AO3 = 2]
Possible evaluation:
• can easily be replicated, therefore reliability can be assessed
• it is easier to control the variables, so that it is only the independent variable
that is being manipulated
• can determine whether the IV does cause the DV to change, causal
conclusions can be drawn
• as the situation is artificial, there is a loss of validity
• lack of mundane realism in the electric shock task
• demand characteristics may cause participants to behave in ways that are not
normal
• investigator effects can also cause participants to behave differently
• issues relating to the sample leading to bias and lack of representativeness
• use of evidence to support or refute the evaluation.
Credit other relevant evaluation.
3. Explain how Jonah might show commitment and flexibility to persuade the
team to change their behaviour.
[4 marks]
[AO2 = 4]
Level Marks Description
2 3–4 Application of knowledge of commitment and
flexibility is effective. There is appropriate use of
terminology.
1 1–2 Application of knowledge of commitment and
flexibility is limited. The answer lacks accuracy
and detail. Use of terminology is either absent
or inappropriate.
OR one concept at Level 2/1.
0 No relevant content.
Possible content:
• Commitment: Jonah might place himself at some inconvenience – he may
volunteer to buy some plant based meals at his own expense.
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