Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the
AQA A Level Psychology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the
Summer 2025 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other
methods of revision.
AQA A Level
Friday 16 May 2025
Morning (Time: 2 hours)
Psychology
Unit: 7182/1
Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology
You must have:
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or a ball-point pen.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
○ There may be more space than you need.
• Show all the steps in any calculations and state the units.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 96.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
○ Use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Write your answers neatly and in good English.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over →
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, Section A
Social Influence
Answer all questions in this section.
1. Identify the type of conformity demonstrated in each of the following scenarios. For each
scenario, write the correct type of conformity in the space provided. (3)
(a) A person starts wearing glasses without prescription lenses because many of their friends are
doing it, even though they do not need them for vision correction.
(b) After moving to a new country, an individual adopts the local customs and truly believes in
their value, incorporating them into their daily life.
(c) During a meeting, an employee agrees with a manager's incorrect conclusion on a project issue
to avoid conflict, even though they believe the manager is wrong.
2. Name one psychological theory that explains conformity. (1)
3. In the military, a soldier follows orders without question, displaying high levels of obedience and
respect for hierarchy.
How can the authoritarian personality theory account for such behaviour? Mention one specific
characteristic of the authoritarian personality and its influence on the soldier's actions. (4)
2
, 4. In the small town of Greenwood, the local school has always adhered to a traditional dress code,
with students favouring jeans and casual T-shirts. However, a group of five students, passionate
about environmental sustainability, start wearing upcycled clothing to school. They create their
outfits from recycled materials, promoting a message of environmental conservation and creativity
in fashion.
By the end of the school year, upcycled fashion becomes a prominent trend at Greenwood School.
Using Greenwood School as a case study, evaluate the effectiveness of minority influence in altering
social norms and behaviours. (16)
You may use this space to plan your answer.
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AQA A Level Psychology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the
Summer 2025 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other
methods of revision.
AQA A Level
Friday 16 May 2025
Morning (Time: 2 hours)
Psychology
Unit: 7182/1
Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology
You must have:
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or a ball-point pen.
• Answer all questions.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
○ There may be more space than you need.
• Show all the steps in any calculations and state the units.
Information
• The total mark for this paper is 96.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
○ Use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Write your answers neatly and in good English.
• Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over →
© 2025 Empirical Tuition. All rights reserved.
, Section A
Social Influence
Answer all questions in this section.
1. Identify the type of conformity demonstrated in each of the following scenarios. For each
scenario, write the correct type of conformity in the space provided. (3)
(a) A person starts wearing glasses without prescription lenses because many of their friends are
doing it, even though they do not need them for vision correction.
(b) After moving to a new country, an individual adopts the local customs and truly believes in
their value, incorporating them into their daily life.
(c) During a meeting, an employee agrees with a manager's incorrect conclusion on a project issue
to avoid conflict, even though they believe the manager is wrong.
2. Name one psychological theory that explains conformity. (1)
3. In the military, a soldier follows orders without question, displaying high levels of obedience and
respect for hierarchy.
How can the authoritarian personality theory account for such behaviour? Mention one specific
characteristic of the authoritarian personality and its influence on the soldier's actions. (4)
2
, 4. In the small town of Greenwood, the local school has always adhered to a traditional dress code,
with students favouring jeans and casual T-shirts. However, a group of five students, passionate
about environmental sustainability, start wearing upcycled clothing to school. They create their
outfits from recycled materials, promoting a message of environmental conservation and creativity
in fashion.
By the end of the school year, upcycled fashion becomes a prominent trend at Greenwood School.
Using Greenwood School as a case study, evaluate the effectiveness of minority influence in altering
social norms and behaviours. (16)
You may use this space to plan your answer.
3
