AQA A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY
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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:
a calculator. Sectio Mark
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Instructions A
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
C
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces
provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.D
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined TOTAL
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 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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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 box
plastic 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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0 4 To assess the questionnaire’s validity, the researcher gave it to 30 participants box
and recorded the results. He then gave the same 30 participants an
established questionnaire measuring locus of control. The researcher found a
weak positive correlation between the two sets of results, suggesting that his
questionnaire had low validity.
Explain how the validity of the researcher’s questionnaire could be improved.
[4 marks]
0 5 legitimacy of authority as an explanation for obedience.
Discuss
[8 marks]
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Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre Candidate
number number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate
signature
A-level
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you may use:
a calculator. Sectio Mark
n
Instructions A
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
C
Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces
provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.D
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined TOTAL
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 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.
*jun2171 2101*
IB/G/Jun21/E7 7182/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Social influence
Answer all questions in this
section.
0 1 Describe how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles.
[4 marks]
Extra space
*02
IB/G/
* Jun21/7182/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 Fewer and fewer people use single-use plastic items, such as water bottles and box
plastic 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]
Turn over ►
*03
IB/G/
* Jun21/7182/1
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 4 To assess the questionnaire’s validity, the researcher gave it to 30 participants box
and recorded the results. He then gave the same 30 participants an
established questionnaire measuring locus of control. The researcher found a
weak positive correlation between the two sets of results, suggesting that his
questionnaire had low validity.
Explain how the validity of the researcher’s questionnaire could be improved.
[4 marks]
0 5 legitimacy of authority as an explanation for obedience.
Discuss
[8 marks]
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IB/G/
* Jun21/7182/1
