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2026 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 2 question paper: the complete exam (2 hours, 96 marks) in PDF. Question paper only; the mark scheme is a separate listing. WHAT IS IN THIS FILE - The full 2026 question paper for AQA A Level Psychology Paper 2, as published by AQA - Original question order, ready to print on A4 or annotate on a tablet - A clean PDF for phone, tablet, laptop or print - Not included: the mark scheme HOW TO USE IT 1. Set a timer for the real exam length and work without notes. 2. Answer every question, even when unsure, and flag the hardest ones. 3. Mark your attempt with the published mark scheme for the same paper and series. 4. Turn each lost mark into a revision task and retry those questions a few days later. WHO IT HELPS - A Level Psychology students preparing for mocks and final exams - Teachers and tutors who want a ready-made paper for lessons, homework or cover work - Resit and private candidates studying without a teacher QUESTIONS STUDENTS ASK Does it include the mark scheme? No. This listing is the question paper only. The mark scheme is a separate document. Which paper and year is it? 2026 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 2. How long is the exam and how many marks is it worth? 2 hours and 96 marks. Can I print it? Yes. It is a standard PDF and prints cleanly on A4. Has the content been edited? No. The AQA material is supplied as published, in PDF form. BOTTOM LINE The 2026 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 2 question paper as a PDF. Sit it under timed conditions, mark it honestly, and let the results guide your revision.

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A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 2 Psychology in context


Wednesday 20 May 2026 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours

Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
Section Mark
• a calculator.
A
Instructions B
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. C
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces TOTAL
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
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.




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Approaches in psychology

Answer all questions in this section.


0 1 Outline one assumption of the cognitive approach in psychology.
[2 marks]




0 2 Liam is playing with his toys. His sister, Suki, asks to play with one of his toys. Liam
refuses and tells her to play with her own toys. Liam’s father then gives Suki his mobile
phone to play with. Suki smiles, giving her father a hug. The next time Liam and Suki are
playing, Liam offers her one of his toys. Suki gives Liam a huge smile.

Use your knowledge of social learning theory to explain Liam’s change in behaviour.
[6 marks]




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0 3 Outline the humanistic approach in psychology. Compare the humanistic approach with box

the psychodynamic approach.
[16 marks]

You may use this space to plan your answer.




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