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The effects of learning on development: AQA GCSE Psychology questions

Every AQA GCSE Psychology exam question on 3.1.3.4 The effects of learning on development, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q13

    June 2025 · Paper 1

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  2. Q15

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  4. Q13

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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  5. Q14

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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  6. Q14

    June 2023 · Paper 1

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  8. Q12

    June 2022 · Paper 1

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  9. Q13

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  12. Q19

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  13. Q16

    November 2020 · Paper 1

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    November 2020 · Paper 1

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All 16 questions on The effects of learning on development, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q13 (2 marks): What is meant by ‘self-efficacy’? [2 marks]
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q15 (4 marks): Describe Dweck’s mindset theory of learning. [4 marks]
  3. June 2025, Paper 1, Q17 (6 marks): Research findings show that different types of praise can affect learning. You have been asked to carry out an experiment to test these findings. You will use t
  4. June 2024, Paper 1, Q13 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a feature of Willingham’s ideas about learning? Shade one box. [1 mark] A A teacher should teach each child according to their pre
  5. June 2024, Paper 1, Q14 (3 marks): Briefly evaluate Dweck’s Mindset Theory of learning. [3 marks]
  6. June 2023, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): Which of the following is a true statement about people who have a growth mindset? Shade one box. [1 mark] A They avoid challenges B They believe ability will i
  7. June 2023, Paper 2, Q16 (9 marks): The psychologist Carol Dweck developed a theory about the way in which our mindset affects learning. Donald Hebb was a neuropsychologist who developed the theor
  8. June 2022, Paper 1, Q12 (1 mark): Which one of the following is an example of a visualiser learning style? Shade one box. [1 mark] A Drawing a diagram B Listening to a podcast C Talking about an
  9. June 2022, Paper 1, Q13 (2 marks): What is meant by ‘praise’ in the context of learning? [2 marks]
  10. June 2022, Paper 1, Q17 (9 marks): Read the following information. A survey of employees highlighted some differences between two restaurant businesses. Zuppa is a business that focuses on employ
  11. November 2021, Paper 1, Q18 (6 marks): You have been asked to compare the effects of using different learning styles to revise the structure of the brain. Describe how you would design an experiment
  12. November 2021, Paper 1, Q19 (3 marks): Willingham has criticised the use of learning styles. Briefly outline his criticism of learning styles. [3 marks]
  13. November 2020, Paper 1, Q16 (1 mark): Matt is looking at a drawing of how castles were designed. Which one of the following learning styles is he using? Shade one box only. [1 mark] A Fixed B Growth
  14. November 2020, Paper 1, Q18.1 (2 marks): Outline one example of how Mr Taylor can use praise to improve Jana’s learning. [2 marks]
  15. November 2020, Paper 1, Q18.2 (2 marks): Outline one example of how Mr Taylor can increase Jana’s self-efficacy. [2 marks]
  16. November 2020, Paper 1, Q19 (9 marks): Read the following information. Mason and Kyle had a trial for the school football team but were not selected to play. Mason: “I’m such a loser. I never get cho

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