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Controlling of variables: CAIE A‑Level Psychology questions

Every CAIE A-Level Psychology exam question on Controlling of variables, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 markPozzulo et al. (line-ups)Controlling of variables
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  2. Q8(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    3 marksControlling of variables
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  3. Q9(a)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 markControlling of variables
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  4. Q9(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 markControlling of variables
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  5. Q9(c)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marksControlling of variables
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  6. Q9(c)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marksControlling of variables
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  7. Q1

    Specimen · Paper 2

    4 marksAndrade (doodling)Controlling of variables
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  8. Q2

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    2 marksPerry et al. (personal space)Controlling of variables
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  9. Q5(b)

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    2 marksPozzulo et al. (line-ups)Controlling of variables
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  10. Q5(b)

    Specimen · Paper 4 (Health psychology)

    2 marksAdherence to medical adviceControlling of variables
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All 10 questions on Controlling of variables, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q5(b) (1 mark): To test correct identification of the cartoon characters, many ‘foils’ were needed that were similar to the target cartoons. Explain one way in which the foils
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q8(c) (3 marks): All the pictures and shapes are brightly coloured. Explain one reason why this is important. [3]
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q9(a) (1 mark): Explain which one of these problems is a participant variable. [1]
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q9(b) (1 mark): Explain which one of these problems is a situational variable. [1]
  5. June 2024, Paper 2, Q9(c)(i) (2 marks): Suggest how Heng could limit the problem of one of these uncontrolled variables. [2]
  6. June 2024, Paper 2, Q9(c)(ii) (2 marks): Trying to limit a problem in a study can create further issues. Suggest one issue that your answer to part (c)(i) could create for Heng. [2]
  7. Specimen, Paper 2, Q1 (4 marks): From the study by Andrade (doodling): Describe two ways that variables were controlled / the procedure was standardised. 1 2 [4]
  8. Specimen, Paper 2, Q2 (2 marks): From the study by Perry et al. (personal space): Outline what is meant by a ‘placebo’, including the example from this study. [2]
  9. Specimen, Paper 2, Q5(b) (2 marks): Explain why wearing ‘professional-casual clothing’ was necessary. [2]
  10. Specimen, Paper 4 (Health psychology), Q5(b) (2 marks): Suggest why Yokley and Glenwick included two control conditions in their study. [2]

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