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A-level Psychology AQA Revision Notes
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Research methods exam questions and answers, research methods exam questions and answers (24 marks), research methods exam questions and answers (48 marks).
There are three assessment objectives assessed in each examination:
There may be one, two, or all (only in the extended writing 16-mark question). It is important to understand how assessment objectives are allocated to each type of question to maximize your chance of obtaining full marks.
AO1 : Demonstrate knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques, and procedures.
- Show knowledge and understanding of psychological theories, terminology, concepts, studies, and methods.
AO 2: Application of knowledge
- in a practical context
- when handling qualitative data
- when handling quantitative data
- in a theoretical context
- This skill area tests knowledge of research design and data analysis, and applying theoretical understanding of psychology to everyday/real-life examples.
AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate
Analyse, interpret, and evaluate scientific information, ideas, and evidence, including in relation to issues, to:
- make judgements and reach conclusions
- develop and refine practical design and procedures.
Examples of how you can score AO3 marks
- Whether or not theories are supported or refuted by valid research evidence : After describing a theory go on to describe a piece of research evidence saying, ‘X’s study supports/refutes this theory…’ and then describe the research study.
- Contextualising how the topic in question relates to broader debates and approaches in Psychology : For example, would they agree or disagree with a theory or the findings of the study?
- Animal Research : This raises the issue of whether it’s morally and/or scientifically right to use animals.The main criterion is that benefits must outweigh costs. Animal research also raises the issue of extrapolation. Can we generalize from studies on animals to humans as their anatomy & physiology is different from humans?
- General criticisms and/or strengths of theories and studies : E.g. ‘Bandura’s Bobo Doll studies are laboratory experiments and therefore criticizable on the grounds of lacking ecological validity’.To gain marks for criticising study’s methodologies the criticism must be contextualised: i.e. say why this is a problem in this particular study.‘Therefore, the violence the children witnessed was on television and was against a doll not a human’.
10% of the examination will consist of mathematical questions at the GCSE level. These questions will cover basic arithmetic, data, and graphs. There is no need to be worried if you have a GCSE pass grade of 5 or higher, as you will be familiar with these concepts.
To do well, you must get organized and plan your time logically and rationally to make sure you cover everything on the syllabus in an adequate amount of depth.
What are the most effective ways of revising subject knowledge?
- Ask ‘How” and ‘Why’ questions when revising and try to connect ideas (this method is called ‘elaboration’)
- No cramming : Distribute your revision over time and use a spaced system of repetition
- Switch topics regularly when revising (this is called ‘ interleaving, ‘ and it will help you to identify connections between different topics)
- Words and visuals . Combine words and visual representations to create two ways of remembering key ideas (this is called ‘dual coding’)
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7182/1 Mark Scheme 2019 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 1
7182/1 Mark Scheme 2019 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 1. View and download the 2019 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 1 7182/1 Introductory Topics in Psychology answers. Question Paper code: JUN197182101 / IB/G/Jun19/E9. Exam Date: Monday 20th May 2019.
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Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level): Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 509 KB. Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level): Paper 2 Psychology in context - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 291 KB.
AQA A-Level Psychology (7182) and AS-Level Psychology (7181) past exam papers and marking schemes. The past papers are free to download for you to use as practice for your exams. Paper 1: Introductory Topics. Paper 2: Psychology in Context. Paper 3: Issues and Options.
AQA A-Level Past Papers November 2021. A-Level Psychology Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (7182/1) Past Paper | Mark Scheme. A-Level Psychology Paper 2: Psychology in Context (7182/2) Past Paper | Mark Scheme. A-Level Psychology Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (7182/3) Past Paper | Mark Scheme.
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
MARK SCHEME - AS PSYCHOLOGY - 7181/2 - JUNE 2022. 2. Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used ...
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 327 KB. Question paper (A-level): Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 774 KB. Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (AS): Paper 2 Psychology in context - June 2022. Published 14 Jul 2023 | PDF | 379 KB.
Step 2 Determine a mark. Once you have assigned a level you need to decide on the mark. The descriptors on how to allocate marks can help with this. The exemplar materials used during standardisation will help. Answers in the standardising materials will correspond with the different levels of the mark scheme.
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
Mark scheme (AS): Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology - November 2020. Published 18 Jan 2022 | PDF | 254 KB. Mark scheme (A-level): Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology - Sample set 1. Published 21 Jan 2015 | PDF | 250 KB. Mark scheme (A-level): Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology - Sample set 2.
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc. Revision guide for AQA Psychology AS and A-Level topics, including straightforward study notes and summaries of the relevant theories and studies, past papers, and mark schemes with example answers. Fully updated for the 2023/24 academic year. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology. Social Influence. Memory. Attachment.
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
7182/1 Mark Scheme 2019 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 1. View and download the 2019 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 1 7182/1 Introductory Topics in Psychology answers. Question Paper code: JUN197182101 / IB/G/Jun19/E9. Exam Date: Monday 20th May 2019. Download 7182/1 Mark Scheme 2019 AQA A Level Psychology Paper 1 PDF.
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide ...
MARK SCHEME - AS PSYCHOLOGY - 7181/1 - JUNE 2016. 3. Level of response marking instructions. Level of response mark schemes are broken down into levels, each of which has a descriptor. The descriptor for the level shows the average performance for the level. There are marks in each level.