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Studies: Edexcel A‑Level Psychology questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Psychology exam question on 5.3 Studies, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies5.3 Studies
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 4: Evaluate Rosenhan (1973) and Raine et al. (1997) in terms of ethical issues. (16)

  2. Q4

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies5.3 Studies
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    June 2023 Paper 3, question 4: Evaluate Rosenhan (1973) and Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of their practical issues in design and implementation. (16)

  3. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    4 marks5.3 Studies
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 3(a): Describe the results of Rosenhan (1973). (4) 3 You will have learned about the classic study by Rosenhan (1973).

  4. Q3(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.3 Studies
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 3(b): Explain one strength of Rosenhan (1973). (2) 3 You will have learned about the classic study by Rosenhan (1973).

  5. Q3(c)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.3 Studies
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 3(c): Explain one improvement that could be made to Rosenhan (1973). (2) 3 You will have learned about the classic study by Rosenhan (1973).

  6. Q3(a)

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    2 marks5.3 Studies
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 3(a): State two aims of Carlsson et al. (2000). (2) 3 In your studies of clinical psychology you will have learned about Carlsson et al. (2000).

  7. Q3(b)

    October 2020 · Paper 2

    4 marks5.2 Methods5.3 Studies
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    October 2020 Paper 2, question 3(b): Carlsson et al. (2000) collected secondary data. Explain one strength and one weakness of using secondary data in clinical psychology. (4) 3 In your studies of

  8. Q5

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    8 marks5.3 Studies
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 5: During your course you will have studied Rosenhan’s (1973) study. Evaluate Rosenhan’s (1973) study. (8)

  9. Q6

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    20 marks5.3 Studies
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 6: Evaluate a contemporary study on a disorder other than schizophrenia. (20)
All 9 questions on Studies, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Evaluate Rosenhan (1973) and Raine et al. (1997) in terms of ethical issues. (16)
  2. June 2023, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Evaluate Rosenhan (1973) and Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of their practical issues in design and implementation. (16)
  3. June 2022, Paper 2, Q3(a) (4 marks): Describe the results of Rosenhan (1973). (4) 3 You will have learned about the classic study by Rosenhan (1973).
  4. June 2022, Paper 2, Q3(b) (2 marks): Explain one strength of Rosenhan (1973). (2) 3 You will have learned about the classic study by Rosenhan (1973).
  5. June 2022, Paper 2, Q3(c) (2 marks): Explain one improvement that could be made to Rosenhan (1973). (2) 3 You will have learned about the classic study by Rosenhan (1973).
  6. October 2020, Paper 2, Q3(a) (2 marks): State two aims of Carlsson et al. (2000). (2) 3 In your studies of clinical psychology you will have learned about Carlsson et al. (2000).
  7. October 2020, Paper 2, Q3(b) (4 marks): Carlsson et al. (2000) collected secondary data. Explain one strength and one weakness of using secondary data in clinical psychology. (4) 3 In your studies of
  8. June 2018, Paper 2, Q5 (8 marks): During your course you will have studied Rosenhan’s (1973) study. Evaluate Rosenhan’s (1973) study. (8)
  9. June 2017, Paper 2, Q6 (20 marks): Evaluate a contemporary study on a disorder other than schizophrenia. (20)

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