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A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
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Instructions
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Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces D
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 TOTAL
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 96.
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.
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Section A
Social influence
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Describe how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles.
[4 marks]
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0 2 Fewer and fewer people use single-use plastic items, such as water bottles and plastic box
straws.
Using your knowledge of social influence processes in social change, explain why fewer
and fewer people are using single-use plastic items.
[6 marks]
0 3 A researcher wanted to investigate whether there was a relationship between locus of
control and resistance to social influence. Before the investigation began, he devised a
questionnaire to measure locus of control.
Why would the researcher’s questionnaire produce primary data? Suggest one limitation
of primary data.
[2 marks]
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