AQA A-Level Psychology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA A-Level Psychology (7182) past papers & mark schemes. Papers 1, 2 & 3. Social influence, memory, biopsychology, research methods, psychopathology. 46 resources.
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June 2023
6 filesA-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – June 2023
A-level Psychology – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – June 2023
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – June 2023
A-level Psychology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – June 2023
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Psychology in context – June 2023
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – June 2023
June 2022
8 filesA-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Psychology in context – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – June 2022
A-level Psychology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 2 Psychology in context – June 2022
November 2021
5 filesA-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – November 2021
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Psychology in context – November 2021
A-level Psychology – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – November 2021
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – November 2021
A-level Psychology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – November 2021
November 2020
6 filesA-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – November 2020
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Psychology in context – November 2020
A-level Psychology – Mark scheme (A-level) : Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology – November 2020
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – November 2020
A-level Psychology – Question paper (A-level) : Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology – November 2020
A-level Psychology – Question paper (Modified A3 36pt) (A-level) : Paper 2 Psychology in context – November 2020
Studies, Approaches, and the 16-Mark Essay: The Core of AQA A-Level Psychology
Exam Paper Structure
Introductory Topics in Psychology
Psychology in Context
Issues and Options in Psychology
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7182 |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | 3 written papers (no coursework) |
| Number Of Papers | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Total Marks | 288 (96 per paper) |
| Paper 3 Options | 3 from: Relationships, Gender, Cognition & Dev, Schizophrenia, Eating, Stress, Aggression |
| Calculator Status | Calculator allowed (statistical questions) |
| Available Sessions | June 2017 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 46 |
Key Topics in Psychology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Outline | Give a brief but accurate description of a theory, study, or concept — no extended evaluation needed |
| Describe | Give a full account of a study's procedure and findings, or a theory's key claims |
| Explain | Give reasons for a psychological phenomenon, behaviour, or research finding |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and limitations of a theory, study, or explanation — development of each point is required |
| Discuss | Present descriptive knowledge and extended evaluation — the AO split in 16-mark essays is 6 AO1 + 10 AO3 |
| Apply | Use a psychological concept or theory to explain a described scenario or case study |
| Suggest | Propose a psychologically informed explanation for an unfamiliar situation — justification expected |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 78–88% |
| A | 68–77% |
| B | 57–67% |
| C | 46–56% |
| D | 36–45% |
| E | 26–35% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across three papers (288 total marks: 96 per paper). Actual boundaries vary by series — check AQA's website.
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