AQA
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in
psychology
May 2024
Monday 13 May 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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. TOTAL
You must answer the questions in the spaces 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 72.
You will be assessed on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
7181/1
, Social Influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline how two variables investigated by Asch affected conformity.
[4 marks]
Extra space
, 0 2 Explain two ethical limitations of Asch’s investigations into conformity.
[4 marks]
Extra space
0 3 Suggest two reasons why Asch’s conformity investigations could be considered to be
unrealistic.
[4 marks]
Extra space
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in
psychology
May 2024
Monday 13 May 2024 Afternoon Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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. TOTAL
You must answer the questions in the spaces 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 72.
You will be assessed on your ability to:
– use good English
– organise information clearly
– use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
7181/1
, Social Influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline how two variables investigated by Asch affected conformity.
[4 marks]
Extra space
, 0 2 Explain two ethical limitations of Asch’s investigations into conformity.
[4 marks]
Extra space
0 3 Suggest two reasons why Asch’s conformity investigations could be considered to be
unrealistic.
[4 marks]
Extra space
