AQA
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
7181/1
Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology
Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED]
June 2022
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
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I declare this is my own work.
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
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, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Social Influence
Answer all questions in this section.
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question 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 In Milgram’s experiment on obedience to authority, 65% of participants gave the
maximum shock when the experimenter was in the same room as the participant.
For variations of Milgram’s experiment, which of the following statements is true?
Shade one box only.
[1 mark]
A When the experimenter and two disobedient confederates were in the
same room as the participant, obedience levels increased.
B When the experimenter and two obedient confederates were in the
same room as the participant, obedience levels decreased.
C When the experimenter gave instructions over the phone, obedience
levels increased.
D When the experimenter was in a different room to the participant,
obedience levels decreased.
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 Explain what is meant by social change. box
[2 marks]
0 3 Steph’s psychology teacher is leaving at the end of term. Steph would like to organise
a surprise fancy dress party for her, but the rest of the class are not convinced that it
is a good idea.
Use your knowledge of two or more factors affecting minority influence to explain
how Steph can persuade the rest of her class to accept her idea.
[6 marks]
Extra space
Turn over ►
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IB/G/Jun22/7181/1
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
7181/1
Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology
Question Paper + Mark scheme [MERGED]
June 2022
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
AS
PSYCHOLOGY
Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
*JUN227181101*
IB/G/Jun22/E10 7181/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Social Influence
Answer all questions in this section.
Only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question 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 In Milgram’s experiment on obedience to authority, 65% of participants gave the
maximum shock when the experimenter was in the same room as the participant.
For variations of Milgram’s experiment, which of the following statements is true?
Shade one box only.
[1 mark]
A When the experimenter and two disobedient confederates were in the
same room as the participant, obedience levels increased.
B When the experimenter and two obedient confederates were in the
same room as the participant, obedience levels decreased.
C When the experimenter gave instructions over the phone, obedience
levels increased.
D When the experimenter was in a different room to the participant,
obedience levels decreased.
*02*
IB/G/Jun22/7181/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 Explain what is meant by social change. box
[2 marks]
0 3 Steph’s psychology teacher is leaving at the end of term. Steph would like to organise
a surprise fancy dress party for her, but the rest of the class are not convinced that it
is a good idea.
Use your knowledge of two or more factors affecting minority influence to explain
how Steph can persuade the rest of her class to accept her idea.
[6 marks]
Extra space
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun22/7181/1
