A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper. Introductory Topics in Psychology. (New syllabus). Section A : Social Influence Section B : Memory Section C: Attachment. Section D: Psychopathology This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Social influence 0 1 Which of the following terms best matches the statements below?[4 marks] 0 2 Briefly outline and evaluate the findings of any one study of social influence. [4 marks] 0 3 Discuss two explanations of resistance to social influence. As part of your discussion, refer to the views expressed by Jack and Sarah in the conversation above. [16 marks] Section B Memory 0 4-0 1 What is the most appropriate measure of central tendency for calculating the average of the scores, from Table 1, in each of the two groups? Justify your answer. [2 marks] 0 4-0 2 Calculate the measure of central tendency you have identified in your answer to question 04.0 1 for Group A and Group B. Show your calculations for each group. [4 marks] 0 4-0 3 Use your knowledge of forgetting to explain why this may have occurred. [2 marks] 0 5 Describe and evaluate the working memory model of memory. [16 marks] Section C Attachment 06 Name three stages in the development of attachments identified by Schaffer. [3 marks] 0 7 Name the attachment type demonstrated by each of the children in the conversation above by writing the attachment type next to the name below. [3 marks] 0 8 Briefly evaluate learning theory as an explanation of attachment. [4 marks] 0 9 Explain what is meant by ‘event sampling’. [2 marks] 1 0 Briefly discuss how observational research might be improved by conducting observations in a controlled environment. [4 marks] 1 1 Discuss research into the influence of early attachment on adult relationships. [8 marks] Section D Psychopathology 1 2 Which two of the following are examples of Jahoda’s criteria for ‘ideal mental health’? [2 marks] 1 3 Apart from ‘deviation from ideal mental health’, outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer. [6 marks] 1 4 Suggest how the behavioural approach might be used to explain Kirsty’s phobia of balloons. [4 marks] 1 5-0 2 Outline one way in which the researchers should have dealt with ethical issues in this study. [2 marks] 1 5-0 3 Explain how this study could be modified by checking the sleep questionnaire for test-retest reliability. [4 marks] 1 6 Outline cognitive behaviour therapy as a treatment for depression. [4 marks] 3377 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.

A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Sociology PAPER 1 - Education with Theory and Methods. Section A : Education Section B : Methods in Context Section C: Theory and Methods This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Education 0 1 Outline two ways in which globalisation may have had an influence on educational policies in the UK. (4 marks) 0 2 Outline three reasons why some working-class boys join anti-school subcultures. (6 marks) 0 3 Applying material from Item A, analyse two ways in which teaching and learning in schools may affect the educational experiences of minority ethnic groups. (10 marks) 0 4 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate the view that the education system is meritocratic. (30 marks) Section B Methods in Context 0 5 Applying material from Item C and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using secondary data to investigate the academic progress of pupils in schools. Section C Theory and Methods 0 6 Outline and explain two arguments against the positivist view that sociology can be scientific. 2777 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document

An Inspector Calls (7883 words in this document) Featuring 12 essays: How does Priestley present the character of Mr Birling in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how Mr Birling responds to his family and to the Inspector • how Priestley presents Mr Birling by the ways he writes. How does Priestley present some of the differences between the older and younger generations in An Inspector Calls? Write about • how the different generations respond to events and to each other • how Priestley presents the different generations in the play. How does Priestley present the character of Gerald in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how Gerald responds to the Birling family and to the Inspector • how Priestley presents Gerald by the ways he writes. How does Priestley explore the theme of gender in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • the ideas presented about the theme of gender in An Inspector Calls • how Priestley presents these ideas about the theme of gender by the ways he writes. How does Priestley present the character of Mrs Birling in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how Mrs Birling responds to her family and to the Inspector • how Priestley presents Mrs Birling by the ways he writes. How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to suggest ways that society could be improved? Write about: • what society is shown to be like in the play and how it might be improved • how Priestley presents society through what the Inspector says and does. How and why does Sheila change in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how Sheila responds to her family and to the Inspector • how Priestley presents Sheila by the ways he writes. How does Priestley explore responsibility in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • the ideas about responsibility in An Inspector Calls • how Priestley presents these ideas by the ways he writes. How far does Priestley present Eric as a character who changes his attitudes towards himself and others during the play? Write about: • what Eric says and does throughout the play • how far Priestley presents Eric as a character who changes his attitudes. How does Priestley explore the importance of social class in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • some ideas about social class in the play • how Priestley presents the importance of social class. How does Priestley present the character of the Inspector in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how the Inspector responds to the other characters of the play • how Priestley presents the Inspector by the ways he writes. How does Priestley present the character of Eva Smith in An Inspector Calls? Write about: • how Eva Smith interacts with the Birling family and with Gerald • how Priestley presents Eva Smith by the ways he writes.

This resource will provide you with 12 accurate examples of ‘A’ star (Grade 9) AQA GCSE English Literature ‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ answers. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Mr. Utterson? • how Stevenson presents Mr. Utterson in this extract • how Stevenson presents Mr. Utterson in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Mr. Hyde as a frightening outsider? • how Stevenson presents Mr. Hyde in this extract • how Stevenson presents Mr. Hyde as a frightening outsider in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson? • how Stevenson presents their relationship in this extract • how Stevenson presents the relationship between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Utterson in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Mr. Hyde as a terrifying figure? • how Stevenson presents Mr. Hyde in this extract • how Stevenson presents Mr. Hyde as a terrifying figure in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson creates mystery and tension in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. • how Stevenson creates mystery and tension in this extract • how Stevenson creates mystery and tension in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present the relationship between Mr. Utterson and Dr. Lanyon? • how Stevenson presents their relationship in this extract • how Stevenson presents the relationship between Mr. Utterson and Dr. Lanyon in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Dr. Jekyll? • how Stevenson presents Dr. Jekyll in this extract • how Stevenson presents Dr. Jekyll in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents Mr Hyde as an inhuman and disturbing member of society. • how Stevenson presents Mr Hyde in this extract • how Stevenson presents Mr Hyde as an inhuman and disturbing member of society in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present the relationship between Mr. Hyde/Dr. Jekyll and Dr. Lanyon? • how Stevenson presents the relationship between Mr. Hyde/Dr. Jekyll and Dr. Lanyon in this extract • how Stevenson presents the relationship between Mr. Hyde/Dr. Jekyll and Dr. Lanyon in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Dr. Lanyon? • how Stevenson presents Dr. Lanyon in this extract • how Stevenson presents Dr. Lanyon in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, how does Stevenson present Dr. Jekyll as a conflicted character? • how Stevenson presents Dr. Jekyll as conflicted in this extract • how Stevenson presents Dr. Jekyll as conflicted in the novel as a whole. Starting with this extract, explore how Stevenson presents ideas about good and evil in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Romeo and Juliet: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers 12 crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade (Grade/Level 9) AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 Section A: Romeo and Juliet answers from the Shakespeare section. (10810 words in this Word document) I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London. The resources here WILL help your students to get an A star (Grade 9) in their GCSE English Literature examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Best wishes, Joseph Featuring 12 Romeo and Juliet Essays in chronological order of the play: Romeo and Juliet First Essay – Aggressive male behaviour. (Act 1, Scene 1) Romeo and Juliet Second Essay – Prince Escalus. (Act 1, Scene 1) Romeo and Juliet Third Essay – Lord Capulet. (Act 1, Scene 2) Romeo and Juliet Fourth Essay – Lady Capulet. (Act 1, Scene 3) Romeo and Juliet Fifth Essay – Differing attitudes to love of Romeo and Friar Laurence. (Act 2, Scene 3) Romeo and Juliet Sixth Essay – The relationship between the Nurse and Juliet. (Act 2, Scene 5) Romeo and Juliet Seventh Essay – Mercutio. (Act 3, Scene 1) Romeo and Juliet Eighth Essay – Friar Laurence. (Act 3, Scene 3) Romeo and Juliet Ninth Essay - Relationships between adults and young people. (Act 3, Scene 5) Romeo and Juliet Tenth Essay – Juliet. (Act 4, Scene 3) Romeo and Juliet Eleventh Essay – Paris. (Act 5, Scene 3) Romeo and Juliet Twelfth Essay – Romeo. (Act 5, Scene 3)

Macbeth: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. Featuring 12 Macbeth Essays in chronological order of the play. 12 crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade (Grade 9) AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 Macbeth answers from the Shakespeare section. (10128 words in this Word document) I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 18 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London. The resources in this book WILL help you to get an A star (Grade 9) in your AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 1 Shakespeare section for Macbeth examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Best wishes, Joseph Featuring 12 Macbeth Essays in chronological order of the play: Macbeth First Essay – The Witches (Act 1 Scene 3) Macbeth Second Essay – The Supernatural (Act 1 Scene 3) Macbeth Third Essay – Ambition (Act 1 Scene 5) Macbeth Fourth Essay – Lady Macbeth (Act 1 Scene 5) Macbeth Fifth Essay – Macbeth (Act 1 Scene 7) Macbeth Sixth Essay – Banquo (Act 3 Scene 1) Macbeth Seventh Essay – The relationship between Macbeth and Banquo (Act 3 Scene 1) Macbeth Eighth Essay – The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth (Act 3 Scene 4) Macbeth Ninth Essay – Macduff (Act 4 Scene 3) Macbeth Tenth Essay – Lady Macbeth (Act 5 Scene 1) Macbeth Eleventh Essay – Macbeth (Act 5 Scene 5) Macbeth Twelfth Essay – Malcolm (Act 5 Scene 9)

This resource will provide you with 12 crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star (Grade 9) AQA GCSE English Literature ‘A Christmas Carol’ answers. This resource is in alignment with the changes to the 2022 GCSE AQA English Literature exams. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 18 years standing. I teach, write academic resources for the Times Educational supplement and provide independent tuition in Central and West London. Featuring 12 ‘A Christmas Carol’ essays: • how Dickens presents Scrooge in this extract • how Dickens presents Scrooge as an outsider to society in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents Fred in this extract • how Dickens presents Fred in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens uses Marley’s Ghost in this extract • how Dickens uses the ghosts to help Scrooge change his attitudes and behaviour in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents The Ghost of Christmas Past in this extract • how Dickens presents The Ghost of Christmas Past in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents the Ghost of Christmas Present in this extract • how Dickens presents the Ghost of Christmas Present in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents Tiny Tim in this extract • how Dickens presents Tiny Tim in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents the Cratchit family in this extract • how Dickens uses the Cratchit family to show the struggles of the poor in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents the themes of poverty and social injustice in this extract • how Dickens presents the themes of poverty and social injustice in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents Bob Cratchit in this extract • how Dickens presents Bob Cratchit in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents what Scrooge is frightened of in this extract • how Dickens presents Scrooge’s fears in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens presents the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in this extract • how Dickens presents the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come in the novel as a whole. • how Dickens shows Scrooge’s transformation in this extract • how Dickens shows Scrooge’s transformation from the beginning of the novella. I am a teacher/tutor whose students have received A’s and A stars in AQA English Literature examinations for many years following the methods and model answers outlined here.

AQA Issues and Options in Psychology: Paper 3 ‘Issues and Debates in Psychology’ Section A. Full mark specimen paper 3 (two exams) - A*,full mark examples. This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section A, Topic : Issues and Debates in Psychology, Paper 3. Great for teaching A2 Psychology. Featuring answers to the following questions: AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3) Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology 2017 Paper 3 (A-level): Section A Issues and Debates in Psychology 0 1 Briefly outline one problem associated with alpha bias in psychological research, and one problem associated with beta bias in psychological research. [4 marks] 0 2 Briefly outline what psychologists mean by ‘levels of explanation’. [2 marks] 0 3 Explain how the researcher might develop the above investigation through taking a nomothetic approach. [6 marks] 0 4 What is meant by the ‘nature-nurture debate’ in psychology? [2 marks] 0 5 Explain how the newspaper headline might be an example of beta bias. [2 marks] 0 6 Briefly suggest one way in which psychologists might address the problem of beta bias in their research. [1 mark] 0 7 Explain one problem with the method used to determine the number of miles walked in the week. Suggest an alternative measure that would overcome this problem. [3 marks] AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3) Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology 2017 Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper Section A Issues and Debates in Psychology 0 1 Which of the following best describes a reductionist approach in psychology? Write A, B, C, or D in your answer book. [1 mark] 0 2 Which of the following best describes an idiographic approach in psychology? Write A, B, C, or D in your answer book. [1 mark] 0 3 Discuss two or more types of determinism. Refer to the case of Dancho as part of your discussion. [16 marks)

Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Schizophrenia’ Section C. Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. (PDF). A*, full mark examples. This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section C, Topic : Schizophrenia, Paper 3. Great for teaching A2 Psychology. Featuring answers to the following questions: AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3) Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology 2017 Section C Schizophrenia (first set specimen material) 0 1 Discuss biological explanations for schizophrenia. [16 marks] AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3) Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology 2017 Section C Schizophrenia (second set specimen material) 0 1 Discuss reliability and/or validity in relation to the diagnosis and classification of schizophrenia. [8 marks] 0 2 Discuss token economies as a method used in the management of schizophrenia. [8 marks] 3 Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology Schizophrenia essays. 1269 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.

This resource will provide you with 12 crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star (Grade 9) AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 1: Section B: Creative Writing answers. (7669 words in this document) This resource is in complete alignment with the changes to the 2022 and 2023 GCSE AQA English Language exams. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 18 years standing. I teach, write academic resources for the Times Educational supplement and provide independent tuition in Central and West London. Featuring 12 Grade 9 essays: Question: Your entry will be judged by a panel of people of your own age. Write the opening part of a story about a place that is severely affected by the weather. Question: Your local newspaper is running a creative writing competition and they intend to publish the winning entries. Write a story about two people from very different backgrounds. Question: An online competition for story writing is being held, and you have decided to enter. Write a story with the title ‘Discovery’. Question: Your school or college is asking students to contribute some creative writing for its website. Write a story about a magical world. Your local newspaper is running a creative writing competition and the best entries will be published. Describe life as you imagine it in 200 years’ time. Question: Your school or college is asking students to contribute some creative writing for its website. Write a story with the title ‘Abandoned’. Question: Your local library is running a creative writing competition. The best entries will be published in a booklet of creative writing. Write a story about an event that cannot be explained. Question: Your school or college is asking students to contribute some creative writing for its website. Describe a place you think is beautiful. Question: Your local newspaper is running a creative writing competition and the best entries will be published. Write a story about time travel. Question: A magazine has asked for contributions for their creative writing section. Write a description of an old person. Question: An online competition for story writing is being held, and you have decided to enter. Write a story, set in a mountainous area. Question: Your local library is running a creative writing competition. The best entries will be published in a booklet of creative writing. Write a description of a mysterious place. I am a teacher/tutor whose students have received A’s and A stars in AQA English Language examinations for many years following the methods and model answers outlined here.

A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/2) PAPER 2 (first set) specimen paper. Psychology in context (New syllabus). Section A : Approaches in Psychology Section B : Biopsychology Section C: Research methods This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA A-level exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Approaches in Psychology 0 2 Explain what is meant by ‘inference’ in relation to this study. [2 marks] 0 3 Outline what is meant by ‘congruence’. Explain one way in which Dominic might achieve ‘congruence’. [4 marks] 0 4 Discuss the contribution of behaviourist psychologists such as Pavlov and Skinner to our understanding of human behaviour. [16 marks] Section B Biopsychology 0 6 Outline one difference between the EEG and ERPs. [2 marks] 0 7 Using your knowledge of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers, explain Sam’s experiences. [4 marks] 0 9 Outline the structures and processes involved in synaptic transmission. [6 marks] 1 0 Briefly explain how unusual behaviour in split brain patients could be tested in an experiment. [2 marks] 1 1 Briefly evaluate research using split brain patients to investigate hemispheric lateralisation of function. [4 marks] Section C Research methods 1 2 Identify the dependent variable in this study. [2 marks] 1 3 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks] 1 4 Identify one extraneous variable that the psychologist should have controlled in the study and explain why it should have been controlled. [3 marks] 1 5 Explain one advantage of using a stratified sample of participants in this study. [2 marks] 1 6 Explain how the psychologist would have obtained the male participants for her stratified sample. Show your calculations. [3 marks] 1 8 What conclusions might the psychologist draw from the data in Table 1? Refer to the means and standard deviations in your answer. [6 marks] 1 9 Explain how using the standard deviation rather than the range in this situation, would improve the study. [3 marks] 2 0 Explain why the test you have chosen would be a suitable test in this case. [4 marks] 2 1 What is meant by ‘the results were significant at p 2 2 Briefly explain one method the psychologist could use to check the validity of the data she collected in this study. [2 marks] 2 3 Briefly explain one reason why it is important for research to undergo a peer review process. [2 marks] 2 4 Design an observation study to investigate sex differences in non-verbal behaviour of males and females when they are giving a presentation to an audience. [12 marks] 3065 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.

This resource will provide you with a crystal clear and accurate example of an ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 2 examination from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in her A2 Psychology examination.

AQA AS-Psychology-7181/2 (New syllabus) Featuring: Section A : Approaches in Psychology Section B : Psychopathology Section C: Research Methods This resource provides 2 examination specimen papers which demonstrate in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Approaches in Psychology 0 1 Briefly suggest how each of these responses might inform psychologists investigating models of human cognitive processing. [2 marks] 0 2 Explain which type of conditioning is being investigated in this experiment? [2 marks] 0 3 Outline what is meant by social learning theory and explain how social learning might have occurred in the procedure described above. [6 marks] 0 4 Discuss two limitations of social learning theory. [6 marks] Section B Psychopathology 0 1 Distinguish between obsessions and compulsions. [2 marks] 0 2 With reference to the study described above, what do the results seem to show about possible influences on the development of OCD? [4 marks] 0 3 Outline one cognitive characteristic of OCD and one behavioural characteristic of OCD that can be identified from the description provided by Steven. [2 marks] 0 4 Briefly outline one strength of the cognitive explanation of depression. [2 marks] 0 5 Outline and evaluate the behavioural approach to treating phobias. [12 marks] Section C Research methods Identify the experimental design used in this study and outline one advantage of this experimental design. [3 marks] 0 2 Describe one other experimental design that researchers use in psychology. [2 marks] 0 3 Apart from using random allocation, suggest one way in which the psychologist might have improved this study by controlling for the effects of extraneous variables. Justify your answer. [2 marks] 0 4 Write a suitable hypothesis for this study. [3 marks] 0 5 From the information given in the description, calculate the number of participants in each group in Condition B. [1 mark] 0 6 Name a measure of dispersion the psychologist could use. [1 mark] 0 7 The psychologist uses the measure of dispersion you have named in your answer to question 0 6. State how the result for each condition would differ. [1 mark] 0 8 Explain how the psychologist could have used random allocation to assign the 15 participants in Condition B into the 5 groups. [3 marks] 0 9 Using the information given, explain how the psychologist could further analyse the data using percentages. [2 marks] 1 0 At the end of the study the psychologist debriefed each participant. Write a debriefing that the psychologist could read out to the participants in Condition A. [6 marks] 2251 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document file.

This resource will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of 4 whole paper ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 1 (2 sets) and Paper 2 (2 sets) examinations from the new syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. I teach both GCSE and A level Psychology and I am a qualified and experienced Psychology teacher and tutor of over 17 years standing. I teach, write and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My tuition students have been fortunate enough to attain places to study at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College, London and other Russell Group Universities. The students have done very well in their examinations and one Psychology student was even fortunate enough to obtain full UMS marks in their A2 Psychology examination.