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SPECIMEN MATERIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
(7181/1)
Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology
2016 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you may have:
a calculator.
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the bottom of this page.
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not writeoutside
the box around each page or on blank pages.
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.
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.
Please write clearly, in block capitals, to allow character computer recognition.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
, PMT
2
Section A
Social influence
Answer all questions in this section
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each answer completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as
shown.
0 1 Which two of the following are types of conformity? Shade two boxes only. A
Agentic state
B Compliance C
Group size D
Identification
E Unanimity
[2 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the authoritarian personality as an explanation ofobedience to
authority.
[4 marks]
, 3
0 3 Read the item and then answer the question that follows.
The following article appeared in a newspaper:
Britain’s views on homosexuality – the biggest social change of
the last 30 years?
In the UK, views on homosexuality have changed significantly in recent times. Thirty years
ago, almost two-thirds of the British public opposed same-sex relationships because they
were ‘morally wrong’. These days, homosexuality is accepted and the majority of British
people support recent changes to the laws ongay marriage and adoption.
With reference to the article above, explain how social influence leads to socialchange.
[6 marks]
Extra space
Turn over
SPECIMEN MATERIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
(7181/1)
Paper 1 Introductory Topics in Psychology
2016 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you may have:
a calculator.
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the bottom of this page.
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not writeoutside
the box around each page or on blank pages.
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.
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.
Please write clearly, in block capitals, to allow character computer recognition.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
, PMT
2
Section A
Social influence
Answer all questions in this section
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each answer completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as
shown.
0 1 Which two of the following are types of conformity? Shade two boxes only. A
Agentic state
B Compliance C
Group size D
Identification
E Unanimity
[2 marks]
0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the authoritarian personality as an explanation ofobedience to
authority.
[4 marks]
, 3
0 3 Read the item and then answer the question that follows.
The following article appeared in a newspaper:
Britain’s views on homosexuality – the biggest social change of
the last 30 years?
In the UK, views on homosexuality have changed significantly in recent times. Thirty years
ago, almost two-thirds of the British public opposed same-sex relationships because they
were ‘morally wrong’. These days, homosexuality is accepted and the majority of British
people support recent changes to the laws ongay marriage and adoption.
With reference to the article above, explain how social influence leads to socialchange.
[6 marks]
Extra space
Turn over
