Edexcel A Level Psychology Year 1 June
2024 Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
What did Milgram propose? - Answer>> That we exist in 2
states, autonomy and agency
What is Moral Strain? - Answer>> Anxiety felt when going
against your own judgement
Evaluation of Agency Theory - One Advantage - Answer>>
Milgram's experiment showed signs of Moral Strain
Evaluation of Agency Theory - One Weakness - Answer>> It
doesn't explain individual differences
What is Gradual Commitment Theory? - Answer>> the idea that
you can start with small tasks and work your way up
Factors affecting Obedience - P - Answer>> Proximity - The
closer to authority, the more obedience (Telephonic Instructions).
Factors affecting Obedience - S - Answer>> Status - obedience
only followed when authority figure is legitimate (rundown office
block and ordinary man gives instructions)
Individual differences and obedience - AP - Answer>>
Authoritarian Personality - intolerant views because of political
views.
Individual differences and obedience - E - Answer>> High levels
of Empathy = less likely to harm another person
2024 Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
What did Milgram propose? - Answer>> That we exist in 2
states, autonomy and agency
What is Moral Strain? - Answer>> Anxiety felt when going
against your own judgement
Evaluation of Agency Theory - One Advantage - Answer>>
Milgram's experiment showed signs of Moral Strain
Evaluation of Agency Theory - One Weakness - Answer>> It
doesn't explain individual differences
What is Gradual Commitment Theory? - Answer>> the idea that
you can start with small tasks and work your way up
Factors affecting Obedience - P - Answer>> Proximity - The
closer to authority, the more obedience (Telephonic Instructions).
Factors affecting Obedience - S - Answer>> Status - obedience
only followed when authority figure is legitimate (rundown office
block and ordinary man gives instructions)
Individual differences and obedience - AP - Answer>>
Authoritarian Personality - intolerant views because of political
views.
Individual differences and obedience - E - Answer>> High levels
of Empathy = less likely to harm another person
