plumiEarly brain development: AQA GCSE Psychology questions
Every AQA GCSE Psychology exam question on 3.1.3.1 Early brain development, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on Early brain development, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q16 (4 marks): The following statements are findings from research into early brain development. Read each statement and identify whether it describes the role of nature or nu
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q17 (9 marks): Psychologists have developed many ways to study the brain. A psychologist called Penfield used a method called the Montreal procedure to study the cortex. The m
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q13 (1 mark): Which of the following is a small structure at the base of the brain that coordinates movement and balance? Shade one box. [1 mark] A Brain stem B Cerebellum C
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q15 (6 marks): Read the following information. Two doctors are discussing factors that influence the brain development of a baby before it is born. “The mother’s genes play a
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q13 (1 mark): Research suggests that nature plays a role in early brain development. Which of the following is a way that nature can affect brain development? Shade one box o
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): Which of the following best describes the function of the cortex? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Controls basic autonomic functions B Controls cognitive process
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): Sienna is planning her holiday. Which part of the brain plays a key role in this activity? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Brain stem B Cerebellum C Cortex D Tha
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