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Every AQA A-Level Psychology exam question on 4.2.2 Biopsychology, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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![June 2025 Paper 2, question 04: Name one type of neuron and briefly explain its function. [2 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun25-04-qp.webp)
![June 2025 Paper 2, question 05: Using an example of a hormone, outline the function of the endocrine system. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun25-05-qp.webp)
![June 2025 Paper 2, question 06: Explain the process of synaptic transmission. Refer to excitation in your answer. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun25-06-qp.webp)
![June 2025 Paper 2, question 08: Discuss what research has shown about hemispheric lateralisation. [8 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun25-08-qp.webp)
![June 2024 Paper 2, question 07: Which two of the following statements about the fight or flight response are FALSE? Shade two boxes only. The fight or flight response involves: [2 marks] A a d](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun24-07-qp.webp)
![June 2024 Paper 2, question 08: What are hormones? Give an example of a hormone other than adrenaline and outline its function. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun24-08-qp.webp)
![June 2024 Paper 2, question 10: Discuss research into the effects of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers on the sleep/wake cycle. [16 marks] You may use this space to plan your answ](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun24-10-qp.webp)
![June 2023 Paper 2, question 07: Outline the difference between endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers. Use examples in your answer. [2 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun23-07-qp.webp)
![June 2023 Paper 2, question 08: Outline the fight or flight response and use this to explain what Xavier was experiencing. [6 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun23-08-qp.webp)
![June 2023 Paper 2, question 09: Discuss research into plasticity and functional recovery of the brain after trauma. Refer to the views of the teacher and Xavier in your answer. [16 marks] You](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun23-09-qp.webp)
![June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 01: Describe two or more functions of the peripheral nervous system. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71812-jun23-01-qp.webp)
![June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 03: Choose two glands in the endocrine system and explain the functions of each gland. [4 marks] Gland 1 Gland 2](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71812-jun23-03-qp.webp)
![June 2022 Paper 2, question 05: Which of the following neurons carries electrical impulses towards the brain? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Interneuron B Motor neuron C Relay neuron D Sensory](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun22-05-qp.webp)
![June 2022 Paper 2, question 06: Which one of the following is not a way of studying the brain? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Electrocardiogram (ECG) B Electroencephalogram (EEG) C Event-relat](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun22-06-qp.webp)
![June 2022 Paper 2, question 07: Describe the divisions of the nervous system. [6 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun22-07-qp.webp)
![June 2022 Paper 2, question 08: Discuss localisation of function in the brain. [16 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71822-jun22-08-qp.webp)
![June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 01: Explain the process of synaptic transmission. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71812-jun22-01-qp.webp)
![June 2022 AS Paper 2, question 02: Outline the role of adrenalin in the fight or flight response. Refer to Ian’s experiences in your answer. [6 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71812-jun22-02-qp.webp)
All 30 questions on Biopsychology, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q04 (2 marks): Name one type of neuron and briefly explain its function. [2 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q05 (4 marks): Using an example of a hormone, outline the function of the endocrine system. [4 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q06 (4 marks): Explain the process of synaptic transmission. Refer to excitation in your answer. [4 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q07 (6 marks): Sam has started to have short-term memory problems. He forgets things he has just read but remembers what people have just said to him. Explain how functional m
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q08 (8 marks): Discuss what research has shown about hemispheric lateralisation. [8 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q07 (2 marks): Which two of the following statements about the fight or flight response are FALSE? Shade two boxes only. The fight or flight response involves: [2 marks] A a d
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q08 (4 marks): What are hormones? Give an example of a hormone other than adrenaline and outline its function. [4 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q10 (16 marks): Discuss research into the effects of endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers on the sleep/wake cycle. [16 marks] You may use this space to plan your answ
- June 2024, AS Paper 2, Q05 (4 marks): Figure 1 shows a typical motor neuron. Four components of the motor neuron are labelled A, B, C and D. Figure 1 Typical motor neuron Using the letters given in
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q07 (2 marks): Outline the difference between endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers. Use examples in your answer. [2 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q08 (6 marks): Outline the fight or flight response and use this to explain what Xavier was experiencing. [6 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q09 (16 marks): Discuss research into plasticity and functional recovery of the brain after trauma. Refer to the views of the teacher and Xavier in your answer. [16 marks] You
- June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q01 (4 marks): Describe two or more functions of the peripheral nervous system. [4 marks]
- June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q03 (4 marks): Choose two glands in the endocrine system and explain the functions of each gland. [4 marks] Gland 1 Gland 2
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q05 (1 mark): Which of the following neurons carries electrical impulses towards the brain? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Interneuron B Motor neuron C Relay neuron D Sensory
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q06 (1 mark): Which one of the following is not a way of studying the brain? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Electrocardiogram (ECG) B Electroencephalogram (EEG) C Event-relat
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q07 (6 marks): Describe the divisions of the nervous system. [6 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q08 (16 marks): Discuss localisation of function in the brain. [16 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q01 (4 marks): Explain the process of synaptic transmission. [4 marks]
- June 2022, AS Paper 2, Q02 (6 marks): Outline the role of adrenalin in the fight or flight response. Refer to Ian’s experiences in your answer. [6 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q06 (6 marks): Describe the structure and function of a neuron. [6 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q07 (2 marks): Studies have identified Broca’s area and Wernicke’s area as responsible for language. Outline the difference in function between Broca’s area and Wernicke’s are
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q08 (16 marks): Discuss ways of studying the brain. [16 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q06 (4 marks): Using the letters given in Figure 1, correctly identify the areas of the brain to complete the table below. [4 marks] Area of brain Which area is responsible fo
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q07 (2 marks): Explain the difference between infradian rhythms and ultradian rhythms. [2 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q09 (4 marks): Zapurpain acts like an inhibitory neurotransmitter at the synapse. Explain how Zapurpain might affect the process of synaptic transmission through inhibition. [
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q10 (4 marks): Explain one difference and one similarity between Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) as ways of studying the brain
- November 2020, Paper 2, Q11 (8 marks): Outline and evaluate split-brain research. [8 marks]
- November 2020, AS Paper 2, Q02.1 (1 mark): Name the division of the nervous system labelled X in Figure 1. [1 mark]
- November 2020, AS Paper 2, Q02.2 (3 marks): Name the division of the nervous system labelled Y in Figure 1. Explain the action of this part of the nervous system. [3 marks]
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