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A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
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Instructions
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• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces D
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 TOTAL
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
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• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 96.
• Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be
assessed on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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Social influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Describe how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles.
[4 marks]
Extra space
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0 2 Fewer and fewer people use single-use plastic items, such as water bottles and plastic box
straws.
Using your knowledge of social influence processes in social change, explain why fewer
and fewer people are using single-use plastic items.
[6 marks]
0 3 A researcher wanted to investigate whether there was a relationship between locus of
control and resistance to social influence. Before the investigation began, he devised a
questionnaire to measure locus of control.
Why would the researcher’s questionnaire produce primary data? Suggest one limitation
of primary data.
[2 marks]
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Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces D
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 TOTAL
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 96.
• Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be
assessed on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
*jun217182101*
IB/G/Jun21/E7 7182/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Social influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Describe how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles.
[4 marks]
Extra space
*02*
IB/G/Jun21/7182/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 Fewer and fewer people use single-use plastic items, such as water bottles and plastic box
straws.
Using your knowledge of social influence processes in social change, explain why fewer
and fewer people are using single-use plastic items.
[6 marks]
0 3 A researcher wanted to investigate whether there was a relationship between locus of
control and resistance to social influence. Before the investigation began, he devised a
questionnaire to measure locus of control.
Why would the researcher’s questionnaire produce primary data? Suggest one limitation
of primary data.
[2 marks]
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun21/7182/1
