PEARSON EDEXCEL
2024
2024
PEARSON
Edexcel
,Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
1PS0/02
Psychology
PAPER 2
Mark Scheme Plus
Question Paper
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Thursday 23 May 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 20 minutes)
Paper
reference 1PS0/02
Psychology � �
PAPER 2
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen except for graphs where you should use a pencil.
• Fill in the
centre boxes
number andatcandidate
the top ofnumber.
this page with your name,
• There are six sections in this question paper.
Section A – answer all questions in Section A
Sections B to F – select two sections from B to F. Answer ALL questions in
these sections.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
You must show all your working out, with your answers clearly identified
at the end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 79.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• Instructure
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
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F:1/1/1/1
, INSTRUCTIONS
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Section A – answer all questions Topic studied Page
in this section
Research methods – How do you carry out
3
psychological research?
Sections B to F – select two sections Topic studied Page
from B to F. Answer ALL questions in
these sections. Section B: Criminal psychology – Why do people
17
become criminals?
Section C: The self – What makes you who
23
you are?
Section D: Perception – How do you interpret
29
the world around you?
Section E: Sleep and dreaming – Why do you
35
need to sleep and dream?
Section F: Language, thought and
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
communication – How do you communicate 41
with others?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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2024
2024
PEARSON
Edexcel
,Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
1PS0/02
Psychology
PAPER 2
Mark Scheme Plus
Question Paper
Merged
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Thursday 23 May 2024
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 20 minutes)
Paper
reference 1PS0/02
Psychology � �
PAPER 2
You must have: Total Marks
Calculator, ruler
Instructions
• Use black ink or ball-point pen except for graphs where you should use a pencil.
• Fill in the
centre boxes
number andatcandidate
the top ofnumber.
this page with your name,
• There are six sections in this question paper.
Section A – answer all questions in Section A
Sections B to F – select two sections from B to F. Answer ALL questions in
these sections.
• Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
You must show all your working out, with your answers clearly identified
at the end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 79.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
• Instructure
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
questions marked with an asterisk (*), marks will be awarded for your ability to
your answer logically, showing how the points that you make are related
or follow on from each other where appropriate.
Advice
• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over
P75524A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
F:1/1/1/1
, INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Section A – answer all questions Topic studied Page
in this section
Research methods – How do you carry out
3
psychological research?
Sections B to F – select two sections Topic studied Page
from B to F. Answer ALL questions in
these sections. Section B: Criminal psychology – Why do people
17
become criminals?
Section C: The self – What makes you who
23
you are?
Section D: Perception – How do you interpret
29
the world around you?
Section E: Sleep and dreaming – Why do you
35
need to sleep and dream?
Section F: Language, thought and
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
communication – How do you communicate 41
with others?
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
2
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