plumiMemory: AQA A‑Level Psychology questions
Every AQA A-Level Psychology exam question on 4.1.2 Memory, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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![June 2025 Paper 1, question 05: Which two of the following statements about types of long-term memory are true? Shade two boxes only. [2 marks] A Episodic memories are sometimes referred to as](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71821-jun25-05-qp.webp)
![June 2025 Paper 1, question 06: Outline the procedure and/or findings of one study in which coding in memory was investigated. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71821-jun25-06-qp.webp)
![June 2025 Paper 1, question 08: Another explanation for forgetting is interference. Evaluate the interference explanation for forgetting. [6 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71821-jun25-08-qp.webp)
![June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 06: What is meant by capacity in relation to memory? [1 mark]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun25-06-qp.webp)
![June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 07: What is the duration of short-term memory according to the multi-store model? [1 mark]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun25-07-qp.webp)
![June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 08: What is the duration of long-term memory according to the multi-store model? [1 mark]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun25-08-qp.webp)
![June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 10: Participants in Condition B recalled very few words from List two in the correct order. Using your knowledge of coding explain why this was the case. [2 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun25-10-qp.webp)
![June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 14: Outline one limitation of the cognitive interview. [2 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun25-14-qp.webp)
![June 2024 Paper 1, question 07: Two types of long-term memory are semantic and episodic. Outline two ways in which episodic memories are different from semantic memories. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71821-jun24-07-qp.webp)
![June 2024 Paper 1, question 08: Briefly describe retrieval failure as an explanation of forgetting. Outline one limitation of this explanation. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71821-jun24-08-qp.webp)
![June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 07: Which component of the working memory model is responsible for verbal rehearsal? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Central executive B Episodic buffer C Phonologic](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun24-07-qp.webp)
![June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 08: The sensory register is a component of the multi-store model of memory. Describe the sensory register. [3 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun24-08-qp.webp)
![June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 13: Briefly evaluate research into post-event discussion as a factor that affects the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. [2 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun24-13-qp.webp)
![June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 14: Discuss interference as an explanation for forgetting. [8 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71811-jun24-14-qp.webp)
![June 2023 Paper 1, question 06: Explain the results of this experiment with reference to the multi-store model of memory. [4 marks]](https://pub-e8a9dbab8e2a4d089f52b2a45e0d0b50.r2.dev/bank/71821-jun23-06-qp.webp)
All 48 questions on Memory, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05 (2 marks): Which two of the following statements about types of long-term memory are true? Shade two boxes only. [2 marks] A Episodic memories are sometimes referred to as
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q06 (4 marks): Outline the procedure and/or findings of one study in which coding in memory was investigated. [4 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q07 (2 marks): One explanation of forgetting is retrieval failure. Suggest one revision strategy based on retrieval failure that could be used to improve performance in an exa
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q08 (6 marks): Another explanation for forgetting is interference. Evaluate the interference explanation for forgetting. [6 marks]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q10 (4 marks): The researcher found that significantly more participants in Condition A responded ‘Yes’ compared to participants in Condition B. Use your knowledge of research
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q06 (1 mark): What is meant by capacity in relation to memory? [1 mark]
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q07 (1 mark): What is the duration of short-term memory according to the multi-store model? [1 mark]
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q08 (1 mark): What is the duration of long-term memory according to the multi-store model? [1 mark]
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q09 (2 marks): In a study investigating coding in memory, 100 participants were presented with two lists of words. List one contained words that sounded similar, for example T
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q10 (2 marks): Participants in Condition B recalled very few words from List two in the correct order. Using your knowledge of coding explain why this was the case. [2 marks]
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q13 (4 marks): Kristen was inside a bank with her friend, Raj. She witnessed a person point a gun at a bank employee. The person with the gun then ran out of the bank carrying
- June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q14 (2 marks): Outline one limitation of the cognitive interview. [2 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q07 (4 marks): Two types of long-term memory are semantic and episodic. Outline two ways in which episodic memories are different from semantic memories. [4 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q08 (4 marks): Briefly describe retrieval failure as an explanation of forgetting. Outline one limitation of this explanation. [4 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q09 (8 marks): Two police officers are discussing the testimony of an eyewitness. The eyewitness had described a robbery she had seen. ‘At first, the witness said she was conv
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q07 (1 mark): Which component of the working memory model is responsible for verbal rehearsal? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Central executive B Episodic buffer C Phonologic
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q08 (3 marks): The sensory register is a component of the multi-store model of memory. Describe the sensory register. [3 marks]
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q13 (2 marks): Briefly evaluate research into post-event discussion as a factor that affects the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. [2 marks]
- June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q14 (8 marks): Discuss interference as an explanation for forgetting. [8 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q06 (4 marks): Explain the results of this experiment with reference to the multi-store model of memory. [4 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q07 (16 marks): Discuss research into the effects of anxiety on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. [16 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q07 (1 mark): Which one of the following descriptions best describes semantic memory? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A A long-term store for knowledge of the world, not requiri
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q08 (4 marks): Briefly outline two criticisms of studies into short-term memory. [4 marks]
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q09 (4 marks): Describe how post-event discussion can affect eyewitness testimony. [4 marks]
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q10 (3 marks): Kaleb is learning about models of memory. Last week the teacher taught the class about the multi-store model. This week she is teaching the working memory model
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q11 (4 marks): Briefly evaluate the use of the cognitive interview technique. [4 marks]
- June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q12 (8 marks): Describe and evaluate the working memory model. [8 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q05 (2 marks): Briefly outline one way in which researchers have investigated the capacity of short-term memory. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q06 (2 marks): Briefly outline one way in which researchers have investigated the duration of short-term memory. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q07 (4 marks): A student showed participants a film of a car accident. After watching the film, each participant was asked to write down what they had seen. The student was su
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q08 (16 marks): Rory is talking with his grandparent and playing a game on his phone at the same time. The game involves matching blocks of the same colour to complete vertical
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q08 (4 marks): Briefly evaluate retrieval failure as an explanation for forgetting. [4 marks]
- June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q09 (12 marks): Describe and evaluate the multi-store model of memory. [12 marks] You may use this space to plan your answer.
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q06 (4 marks): Apart from the central executive, name and briefly outline two other components of the working memory model. [4 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q07 (4 marks): Evaluate the central executive as part of the working memory model. [4 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q08 (16 marks): Natasha had studied a lot for her A-level Drama performance, mostly practising lines from a play alone in her room. However, once on stage in front of her teach
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.1 (1 mark): Stored with reference to contextual information, eg time and place [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.2 (1 mark): Difficult to describe in words [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q05.3 (1 mark): Knowing the meaning of a word [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q08 (3 marks): Another explanation for forgetting is interference. Using an example, explain what is meant by retroactive interference. [3 marks]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q09 (6 marks): Danielle was walking down the high street when she witnessed a crime. A young man attacked an elderly woman. After a struggle, the man ran away with the woman’s
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q10 (8 marks): Outline and evaluate research into duration in memory. [8 marks]
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q05.1 (2 marks): What do the mean values in Table 1 suggest about coding in short-term memory? Justify your answer. [2 marks]
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q06 (6 marks): Sherry can remember her tenth birthday party when she was on holiday in France. During this holiday her father taught her how to swim. Although it took time for
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q07 (3 marks): Outline retroactive interference as an explanation for forgetting. [3 marks]
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q08 (2 marks): Briefly explain one strength of interference theory as an explanation for forgetting. [2 marks]
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q09 (4 marks): Describe the working memory model. [4 marks]
- November 2020, AS Paper 1, Q10 (3 marks): Explain one limitation of the working memory model. [3 marks]
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