2026 Edexcel International A Level Psychology Paper 1 Question Paper & Mark Scheme (PDF)

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Cambridge International AS & A Level Cambridge International AS & A Level

PHYSICS 9702/13
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Paper 1 Multiple Choice May/June 2026
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MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 40
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PSYCHOLOGY 9990/13
Paper 1 Approaches, Issues and Debates May/June 2026 Published
1 hour 30 minutes

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This mark scheme shows the correct answer to each question.
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● The total mark for this paper is 60.
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Section A
Question Answer Marks
Answer all questions. 1 D 1
1 From the study by Milgram (obedience): 2 C 1

(a) State the maximum level of voltage labelled on the shock generator. 3 D 1

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(b) One way that participants were deceived was when they were choosing to be the learner or
the teacher. The participant had to choose a piece of paper from a hat, but both pieces of 6 C 1
paper had the word ‘teacher’ written on them.
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Outline two other ways that the participants were deceived.
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13 B 1
Explain one reason why the participants were obedient in this study.
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19 A 1
2 The sample in the study by Perry et al. (personal space) consisted of university students.
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(a) Identify three features of the sample, other than that they were university students.
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