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I teach GCSEs and A levels in Psychology, Sociology and English. I am 44 years old and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 years standing. I am fortunate enough to be able to help many students to get A's and A stars in Psychology, Sociology and English. I teach, write and provide independent tuition. The A star papers I have written here will help you to get an A star. Best wishes, Joseph

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I teach GCSEs and A levels in Psychology, Sociology and English. I am 44 years old and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 years standing. I am fortunate enough to be able to help many students to get A's and A stars in Psychology, Sociology and English. I teach, write and provide independent tuition. The A star papers I have written here will help you to get an A star. Best wishes, Joseph
Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls - Exam Question Practice
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Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls - Exam Question Practice

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Featuring 12 Macbeth essays in chronological order of the play: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. (10128 words in this document). Featuring 12 ‘A Christmas Carol’ essays in chronological order of the novella: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. (11701 words in this document). Featuring 12 An Inspector Calls essays: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. (7883 words in this document). (29712 words total in this bundle) 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. This bundle of 3 resources will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA GCSE English Literature Macbeth, ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’ examination answers from the current syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. 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, examine and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My 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. The resources in this bundle WILL help in obtaining an A or A star in the AQA GCSE English Literature examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Very best wishes, Joseph This resource is in complete alignment with the changes to the 2022 and 2023 GCSE AQA English Literature exams.
Paper 1 AQA AS-level Sociology : A* answers
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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context . Section A: Education Section B: Methods in Context This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A 0 1 Define the term ‘social solidarity’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how boys’ behaviour in school may make it difficult for them to do well in the education system. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three examples of how the education system could be seen as fair to everyone. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two ways in which social class may affect subject choice. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that ethnic differences in educational achievement are a result of factors outside the education system. (20 marks) Section B Methods in Context 0 6 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using official statistics to investigate how successful a school is. (20 marks) 2158 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Paper 2 AQA AS-level Sociology: A* answers
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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 2. Section A: Research Methods Section B1: Culture and Identity Section B2: Families and Households Section B3: Health Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A: Research Methods 0 1 Outline two problems of using questionnaires with closed questions in sociological research. (4 marks) 0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using qualitative methods in sociological research. (16 marks) Section B1 : Culture and Identity 0 3 Define the term ‘master status’. (2 marks) 0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s identity may be shaped by their work. (2 marks) 0 5 Outline three characteristics of folk culture. (6 marks) 0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which agencies of socialisation may socialise individuals into a national identity. (10 marks) 0 7 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist view of the role of the socialisation process. (20 marks) Section B2: Families and Households 0 8 Define the term ‘primary socialisation’. (2 marks) 0 9 Using one example, briefly explain how childhood may be a negative experience for some children in the United Kingdom today. (2 marks) 1 0 Outline three reasons for the fall in the death rate in the United Kingdom since 1900. (6 marks) 1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which postmodernists argue that increased choice for individuals has affected patterns of family life. (10 marks) 1 2 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological views on the impact of government policies and laws on the role of the family. (20 marks) Section B3: Health 1 3 Define the term ‘medicalisation’. (2 marks) 1 4 Using one example, briefly explain how individuals with mental illness may be stigmatised. (2 marks) 1 5 Outline three reasons for geographical differences in life expectancy across the United Kingdom. (6 marks) 1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which differences in accessing health care may explain ethnic differences in health chances. (10 marks) Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare 0 1 Define the term ‘subjective poverty’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s sense of identity may be affected by losing their job. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three advantages of voluntary groups providing welfare services. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two reasons why technological change in the workplace may affect different social groups differently. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for the distribution of poverty among different social groups in the United Kingdom. (20 marks) 5974 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Sociology Paper 1 and Paper 2 AQA AS level: A* Answers
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Sociology Paper 1 and Paper 2 AQA AS level: A* Answers

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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 1 Education with Methods in Context . Section A: Education Section B: Methods in Context This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A 0 1 Define the term ‘social solidarity’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how boys’ behaviour in school may make it difficult for them to do well in the education system. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three examples of how the education system could be seen as fair to everyone. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two ways in which social class may affect subject choice. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the view that ethnic differences in educational achievement are a result of factors outside the education system. (20 marks) Section B Methods in Context 0 6 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge of research methods, evaluate the strengths and limitations of using official statistics to investigate how successful a school is. (20 marks) A*, full mark example of the AQA AS-level Sociology Paper 2. Section A: Research Methods Section B1: Culture and Identity Section B2: Families and Households Section B3: Health Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS-level exam for Paper 2. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A: Research Methods 0 1 Outline two problems of using questionnaires with closed questions in sociological research. (4 marks) 0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using qualitative methods in sociological research. (16 marks) Section B1 : Culture and Identity 0 3 Define the term ‘master status’. (2 marks) 0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s identity may be shaped by their work. (2 marks) 0 5 Outline three characteristics of folk culture. (6 marks) 0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which agencies of socialisation may socialise individuals into a national identity. (10 marks) 0 7 Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the Marxist view of the role of the socialisation process. (20 marks) Section B2: Families and Households 0 8 Define the term ‘primary socialisation’. (2 marks) 0 9 Using one example, briefly explain how childhood may be a negative experience for some children in the United Kingdom today. (2 marks) 1 0 Outline three reasons for the fall in the death rate in the United Kingdom since 1900. (6 marks) 1 1 Outline and explain two ways in which postmodernists argue that increased choice for individuals has affected patterns of family life. (10 marks) 1 2 Applying material from Item B and your knowledge, evaluate sociological views on the impact of government policies and laws on the role of the family. (20 marks) Section B3: Health 1 3 Define the term ‘medicalisation’. (2 marks) 1 4 Using one example, briefly explain how individuals with mental illness may be stigmatised. (2 marks) 1 5 Outline three reasons for geographical differences in life expectancy across the United Kingdom. (6 marks) 1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which differences in accessing health care may explain ethnic differences in health chances. (10 marks) Section B4: Work, Poverty and Welfare 0 1 Define the term ‘subjective poverty’. (2 marks) 0 2 Using one example, briefly explain how an individual’s sense of identity may be affected by losing their job. (2 marks) 0 3 Outline three advantages of voluntary groups providing welfare services. (6 marks) 0 4 Outline and explain two reasons why technological change in the workplace may affect different social groups differently. (10 marks) 0 5 Applying material from Item D and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations for the distribution of poverty among different social groups in the United Kingdom. (20 marks) 8132 words total for all questions and answers in this document
Paper 2 AQA AS Psychology: A* full mark answers (second set) for £4.
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AQA AS-Psychology-7181/2 (New syllabus) Featuring: Section A : Approaches in Psychology Section B : Psychopathology Section C: Research Methods This resource demonstrates 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 explain one function of the endocrine system. [2 marks] 0 2 Why are the standard deviation values found in the study above useful descriptive statistics for the cognitive psychologist? [2 marks] 0 3 Outline one problem of studying internal mental processes like memory ability by conducting experiments such as that described in Question 03 above. [2 marks] 0 4 Use your knowledge of genotype and phenotype to explain this difference in their personalities. [4 marks] 0 5 Outline and evaluate the social learning theory approach. Refer to evidence in your answer. [12 marks] Section B Psychopathology 0 1 What is meant by ‘statistical infrequency’ as a definition of abnormality? [2 marks] Outline two characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Refer to Gavin in your answer. [4 marks] A psychologist has suggested treating Tommy’s fear of birds using systematic desensitisation. Explain how this procedure could be used to help Tommy overcome his phobia. [4 marks] 0 4 Explain why systematic desensitisation might be more ethical than using flooding to treat Tommy’s phobia. [2 marks] 0 5 Outline and evaluate at least one cognitive approach to explaining depression. [12 marks] Section C Research Methods 0 1 What does the table suggest about the relationship between age and attitude to social care issues? Explain your answer. [2 marks] 0 2 The researchers rated the active engagement of the participants in the discussion on social care. They used this rating as a measure of each participant’s attitude to social care issues. Briefly explain how investigator effects might have occurred in this study. [2 marks] 0 3 Outline how the researchers could have avoided investigator effects having an impact on the study. [2 marks] 0 4 Briefly discuss the benefits for the researchers of using both closed and open questions on their questionnaire about attitudes to social care. [4 marks] 0 5 Write one question that you think the researchers might have put on their questionnaire. Explain which type of question you have written and why you think this would be a suitable question for this study. [3 marks] 0 6 Identify the qualitative and quantitative data collected in this study. Explain your answer. [4 marks] 0 7 Explain how the researchers should have addressed two ethical issues in the investigation. [4 marks] 2256 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.
AQA PSYCHOLOGY - COMPLETE AS AND A-LEVEL A STAR EXAM PAPERS
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AQA PSYCHOLOGY - COMPLETE AS AND A-LEVEL A STAR EXAM PAPERS

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This 18-resource bundle will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA AS and A- Level Year 1 and Year 2 Psychology Paper examinations from the current syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. 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. 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 even obtained full UMS marks in their A2 Psychology examination. The resources in this bundle WILL help in obtaining an A or A star in your AQA AS and A Level Year 1 and Year 2 Psychology examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Very best wishes, Joseph
Creative Writing, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls - Exam Question Practice
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Creative Writing, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls - Exam Question Practice

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Featuring 12 AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 1: Section B: Creative Writing ‘A’ star (Grade 9) answers. (7669 words in this document) Featuring 12 Macbeth essays in chronological order of the play: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. (10128 words in this document). Featuring 12 ‘A Christmas Carol’ essays in chronological order of the novella: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. (11701 words in this document). Featuring 12 An Inspector Calls essays: 12 AQA GCSE English Literature Grade 9, A-Star Exam Answers. (7883 words in this document). (37381 total words in this bundle) 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. This bundle of 4 resources will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 1: Section B: Creative Writing, AQA GCSE English Literature: Macbeth, ‘A Christmas Carol’ and ‘An Inspector Calls’ examination answers from the current syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. 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, examine and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My 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. The resources in this bundle WILL help in obtaining an A or A star in the AQA GCSE English Literature and English Language examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Very best wishes, Joseph This resource is in complete alignment with the changes to the 2022 and 2023 GCSE AQA English Literature and English Language exams.
English Language Papers' 1 and 2: Section B: 24 AQA GCSE A Star Writing Answers
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English Language Papers' 1 and 2: Section B: 24 AQA GCSE A Star Writing Answers

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Featuring 12 AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 1: Section B: Creative Writing ‘A’ star (Grade 9) answers. (7669 words in this document). Featuring 12 ‘A’ star (Grade 9) AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 2: Section B: Writing answers. (7904 words in this document). (15573 total words in this bundle). I am a teacher/tutor whose students have received A’s and A stars in AQA GCSE English Language examinations for many years following the methods and model answers outlined here. This bundle of 2 resources will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA GCSE English Language: Papers’ 1 and 2: Section B: Writing - examination answers from the current syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 20 years’ standing. I teach, write, examine and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My 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. The resources in this bundle WILL help in obtaining an A or A star in the AQA GCSE English Language examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Very best wishes, Joseph
Sociology: Complete AQA As and A level A* Exam Papers
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Sociology: Complete AQA As and A level A* Exam Papers

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This 5-paper resource bundle will provide you with accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA AS level - Paper 1 and Paper 2 examinations (including all possible topics) and A Level Year 2: Sociology Papers 1, 2 (including all possible topics) and 3 examinations from the current syllabus. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 19 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. Very best wishes, Joseph 24967 words total for all questions and answers in this document
English Language Paper 2: Section B: 12 AQA GCSE A Star Writing Answers
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This resource will provide you with 12 crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star (Grade 9) AQA GCSE English Language - Paper 2: Section B: Writing answers. (7904 words in this document). This resource is in complete alignment with the 2024 and 2025 GCSE AQA English Language exams. I teach both GCSEs and A levels and I am a qualified and experienced teacher and tutor of over 20 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: 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.
Paper 3 AQA Psychology. Three 'Schizophrenia' Section C essays.
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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.
Paper 1 AQA AS : Full mark specimen paper 1 for £4.
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A*, full mark example of the AQA AS PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper. AQA AS-Psychology-7181/1 on Introductory Topics in Psychology. (New syllabus) Featuring: Section A : Social Influence Section B : Memory Section C: Attachment. This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade you can in your AQA AS exam for Paper 1. Featuring answers to the following questions: Section A Social influence 0 1 Briefly outline and evaluate the authoritarian personality as an explanation of obedience to authority. [4 marks] 0 2 With reference to the article above, explain how social influence leads to social change. [6 marks] 0 3 Describe and evaluate two studies of social influence. [12 marks] Section B Memory 0 1 The experiment used an independent groups design. Explain how this study could have been modified by using a matched pairs design. [4 marks] 02 Identify and outline two techniques that may be used in a cognitive interview. [4 marks] 0 3 Outline and evaluate research into the effects of leading questions on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. [8 marks] Section C Attachment 0 1 With reference to Abdul’s conversation with his friend, outline two features of caregiver-infant interaction. [4 marks] 0 2 Explain how such observational research might be refined through the use of behavioural categories. [4 marks] 0 3 Discuss Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory. Refer to the experience of Joe as part of your discussion. [12 marks] 1698 words total for all questions and answers in this PDF document.
Paper 2 AQA AS Psychology paper: A* full mark answers for £4.
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AQA AS-Psychology-7181/2 (New syllabus) Featuring: Section A : Approaches in Psychology Section B : Psychopathology Section C: Research Methods This resource demonstrates 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.
Four A* full mark whole paper examples of Paper 1 (two sets) and Paper 2 (two sets) AQA AS Psychology examinations.
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Four A* full mark whole paper examples of Paper 1 (two sets) and Paper 2 (two sets) AQA AS Psychology examinations.

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A*, full mark examples of the AQA AS PAPER 1 (first and second set) and AQA AS PAPER 2 (first and second set) specimen papers. Featuring answers to the following questions: Paper 1 (First set) Section A Social influence 0 1 Briefly outline and evaluate the authoritarian personality as an explanation of obedience to authority. [4 marks] 0 2 With reference to the article above, explain how social influence leads to social change. [6 marks] 0 3 Describe and evaluate two studies of social influence. [12 marks] Section B Memory 0 1 The experiment used an independent groups design. Explain how this study could have been modified by using a matched pairs design. [4 marks] 02 Identify and outline two techniques that may be used in a cognitive interview. [4 marks] 0 3 Outline and evaluate research into the effects of leading questions on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. [8 marks] Section C Attachment 0 1 With reference to Abdul’s conversation with his friend, outline two features of caregiver-infant interaction. [4 marks] 0 2 Explain how such observational research might be refined through the use of behavioural categories. [4 marks] 0 3 Discuss Bowlby’s maternal deprivation theory. Refer to the experience of Joe as part of your discussion. [12 marks] (1698 words for this file) Paper 1 (Second set) Section A Social influence 0 1 Identify and briefly discuss two reasons why people have criticised Zimbardo’s prison study. [6 marks] 0 2 With reference to this example of social change, explain how psychology might affect the economy. [4 marks] 0 3 Discuss two explanations for conformity. Refer to Polly and Jed in your discussion. [12 marks] Section B Memory 0 1 Use your knowledge of the multi-store model of memory to explain the purpose of this research and the likely outcome. [4 marks] 0 2 Suggest one 4-letter sequence and one 5-letter sequence that the researcher could use. In the case of each sequence, give a justification for your choice. Use a different justification for each sequence. [4 marks] 0 3 Discuss two explanations for forgetting. Refer to Martin’s experiences in your answer. [12 marks] Section C Attachment 0 1 Using the data in Table 1, explain the procedure used for the time sampling technique in this study. [3 marks] 0 2 In what percentage of the total observations was the baby gazing at his mother? Show your calculations. [2 marks] 0 3 Explain what is meant by ‘overt observation’. [2 marks] 0 4 Outline the procedure used in one study of animal attachment. [4 marks] 0 5 Briefly discuss one limitation of using animals to study attachment in humans. [4 marks] 0 6 Outline and evaluate Bowlby’s monotropic theory of attachment. [8 marks] (1884 words for this file) Paper 2 (first set) 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 for this file) Paper 2 Second set Section A Approaches in Psychology 0 1 Briefly explain one function of the endocrine system. [2 marks] 0 2 Why are the standard deviation values found in the study above useful descriptive statistics for the cognitive psychologist? [2 marks] 0 3 Outline one problem of studying internal mental processes like memory ability by conducting experiments such as that described in Question 03 above. [2 marks] 0 4 Use your knowledge of genotype and phenotype to explain this difference in their personalities. [4 marks] 0 5 Outline and evaluate the social learning theory approach. Refer to evidence in your answer. [12 marks] Section B Psychopathology 0 1 What is meant by ‘statistical infrequency’ as a definition of abnormality? [2 marks] Outline two characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Refer to Gavin in your answer. [4 marks] A psychologist has suggested treating Tommy’s fear of birds using systematic desensitisation. Explain how this procedure could be used to help Tommy overcome his phobia. [4 marks] 0 4 Explain why systematic desensitisation might be more ethical than using flooding to treat Tommy’s phobia. [2 marks] 0 5 Outline and evaluate at least one cognitive approach to explaining depression. [12 marks] Section C Research Methods 0 1 What does the table suggest about the relationship between age and attitude to social care issues? Explain your answer. [2 marks] 0 2 The researchers rated the active engagement of the participants in the discussion on social care. They used this rating as a measure of each participant’s attitude to social care issues. Briefly explain how investigator effects might have occurred in this study. [2 marks] 0 3 Outline how the researchers could have avoided investigator effects having an impact on the study. [2 marks] 0 4 Briefly discuss the benefits for the researchers of using both closed and open questions on their questionnaire about attitudes to social care. [4 marks] 0 5 Write one question that you think the researchers might have put on their questionnaire. Explain which type of question you have written and why you think this would be a suitable question for this study. [3 marks] 0 6 Identify the qualitative and quantitative data collected in this study. Explain your answer. [4 marks] 0 7 Explain how the researchers should have addressed two ethical issues in the investigation. [4 marks] (2265 words for this file) 8129 words for all 4 files in this bundle.
AQA AS Psychology Paper 2 (two sets)-£6.
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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.
AQA Psychology Paper 1 and Paper 2 A-level, Paper 3 Schizophrenia and Gender A star essay examples.
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AQA Psychology Paper 1 and Paper 2 A-level, Paper 3 Schizophrenia and Gender A star essay examples.

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A*, full mark example of the AQA A-level Psychology (7182/1) PAPER 1 (first set) specimen paper. (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. 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 RESOURCE. 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. 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. 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. Paper 3 AQA Issues and Options in Psychology ‘Gender’ Section B. Full mark specimen paper 3 (both sets) essays. A*,full mark examples. This resource demonstrates in a practical way how to get the best grade for the AQA A2 exam for Section B, Topic : Gender Paper 3. AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY (7182/3) Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (193.6 KB) Section B Gender 0 1 Describe and evaluate Kohlberg’s explanation of gender development. [16 marks] Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology 2017 Paper 3 (A-level): Specimen question paper (second set) (72.7 KB) Section B Gender 0 2 Read the item and answer the question that follows. Social psychologists are writing a report about their research into children’s toys. They write, ‘Parents still tend to buy pink for girls. In fact, it is hard to find any adverts aimed at girls that are not ‘pink and fluffy’. For boys, parents tend to buy more competitive or combat-type toys. Good against evil is a common theme in adverts aimed at boys. Even at school, playground activities are different. As children get older, boys and girls tend to have more shared interests like music’. Discuss the influence of culture and media on the development of gender roles. Refer to the report above in your answer. [16 marks] Words: 1424. Copyright: Joseph Campbell 2018. In this bundle there are 9047 words.
Paper 2 (Second Set) AQA A-level Psychology : A* answers.
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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 Psychology Paper 3. Two A* ‘Issues and Debates in Psychology’ exams. Section A
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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 1 and Paper 2 AQA A-level Psychology (second set) full A* answers
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Paper 1 and Paper 2 AQA A-level Psychology (second set) full A* answers

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This resource will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of 2 ‘A’ star grade AQA A level Psychology Paper 1 and Paper 2 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.
Paper 3 AQA Psychology:  Issues and Debates, Relationships, Schizophrenia and Aggression Exam Answers.
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Paper 3 AQA Psychology: Issues and Debates, Relationships, Schizophrenia and Aggression Exam Answers.

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This bundle of 4 resources will provide you with crystal clear and accurate examples of ‘A’ star grade AQA A Level Year 2 Psychology Paper 3 examinations from the current syllabus and enables students to achieve the same grade in their upcoming examinations. 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, examine and provide independent tuition in central and west London. My 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 even obtained full UMS marks in their A2 Psychology examination. The resources in this bundle WILL help in obtaining an A or A star in the AQA A Level Year 2 Paper 3 Psychology examinations, as they have done and will continue to do so, for my students. Very best wishes, Joseph