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PSYCHOLOGY
AQA AS Psychology Paper 2 Psychology in context (7181/2)
Marking Scheme 2026
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
• a calculator. Section Mark
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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.
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• 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.
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7181/2
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Approaches in Psychology
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline the emergence of psychology as a science.
[4 marks]
Extra space
*02*
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
AQA AS Psychology Paper 2 Psychology in context (7181/2)
Marking Scheme 2026
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.
*JUN247181201*
7181/2
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Approaches in Psychology
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline the emergence of psychology as a science.
[4 marks]
Extra space
*02*
