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Studies: Edexcel A‑Level Psychology questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Psychology exam question on 2.3 Studies, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4

    June 2024 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies2.3 Studies
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    June 2024 Paper 3, question 4: Evaluate Baddeley (1966b) and Rosenhan (1973) in terms of their scientific status. (16)

  2. Q9

    June 2024 · AS Paper 1

    12 marks1.3 Studies2.3 Studies
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    June 2024 AS Paper 1, question 9: To what extent can the classic studies by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) and Baddeley (1966b) be considered generalisable and ethical? (12)

  3. Q6

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    8 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 6: In your studies of cognitive psychology, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies in detail: • Schmolck et al. (2002) • Steyvers an

  4. Q6(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 6(a): Explain one strength of Baddeley’s (1966b) study in terms of reliability. (2) 6 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley (1966b).

  5. Q6(b)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 6(b): Explain one weakness of Baddeley’s (1966b) study in terms of validity. (2) 6 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley (1966b).

  6. Q10

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    12 marks1.3 Studies2.3 Studies
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 10: Evaluate the classic studies of Sherif et al. (1954/1961) and Baddeley (1966b) with reference to their implications for the real world. (12)

  7. Q4(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    2 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 4(a): State two findings of Baddeley (1966b). (2) 4 During your course you will have learned about the classic study by Baddeley (1966b).

  8. Q4(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    4 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 4(b): Explain two weaknesses of Baddeley (1966b). (4) 4 During your course you will have learned about the classic study by Baddeley (1966b).

  9. Q4

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies2.3 Studies
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 4: Evaluate the classic studies by Baddeley (1966b) and Watson and Rayner (1920) in terms of reductionism. (16)

  10. Q10

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    12 marks1.3 Studies2.3 Studies
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 10: In your studies of social and cognitive psychology you will have learned about the following classic studies: • Sherif et al. (1954/1961) • Baddeley (1966b). Ev

  11. Q10(a)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 10(a): Explain one strength of Baddeley’s (1966b) study. (2) 10 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley’s (1966b) study.

  12. Q10(b)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 10(b): Explain one weakness of Baddeley’s (1966b) study. (2) 10 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley’s (1966b) study.

  13. Q6

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    8 marks2.2 Methods2.3 Studies
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 6: Experiments within psychology, such as that carried out by Baddeley (1966b), have aided our understanding of cognitive functions. Assess the usefulness of using

  14. Q7

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    5 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 7: In cognitive psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Schmolck et al. (2002) • Steyvers and Hemmer (2012) • Sebastián

  15. Q8(c)

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    8 marks2.3 Studies
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 8(c): Baddeley (1966b) conducted a laboratory experiment to investigate the influence of acoustic and semantic similarity of words on long-term memory. Evaluate Badde
All 15 questions on Studies, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Evaluate Baddeley (1966b) and Rosenhan (1973) in terms of their scientific status. (16)
  2. June 2024, AS Paper 1, Q9 (12 marks): To what extent can the classic studies by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) and Baddeley (1966b) be considered generalisable and ethical? (12)
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q6 (8 marks): In your studies of cognitive psychology, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies in detail: • Schmolck et al. (2002) • Steyvers an
  4. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q6(a) (2 marks): Explain one strength of Baddeley’s (1966b) study in terms of reliability. (2) 6 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley (1966b).
  5. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q6(b) (2 marks): Explain one weakness of Baddeley’s (1966b) study in terms of validity. (2) 6 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley (1966b).
  6. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q10 (12 marks): Evaluate the classic studies of Sherif et al. (1954/1961) and Baddeley (1966b) with reference to their implications for the real world. (12)
  7. June 2019, Paper 1, Q4(a) (2 marks): State two findings of Baddeley (1966b). (2) 4 During your course you will have learned about the classic study by Baddeley (1966b).
  8. June 2019, Paper 1, Q4(b) (4 marks): Explain two weaknesses of Baddeley (1966b). (4) 4 During your course you will have learned about the classic study by Baddeley (1966b).
  9. June 2019, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Evaluate the classic studies by Baddeley (1966b) and Watson and Rayner (1920) in terms of reductionism. (16)
  10. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q10 (12 marks): In your studies of social and cognitive psychology you will have learned about the following classic studies: • Sherif et al. (1954/1961) • Baddeley (1966b). Ev
  11. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q10(a) (2 marks): Explain one strength of Baddeley’s (1966b) study. (2) 10 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley’s (1966b) study.
  12. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q10(b) (2 marks): Explain one weakness of Baddeley’s (1966b) study. (2) 10 In cognitive psychology you will have learned about Baddeley’s (1966b) study.
  13. June 2017, Paper 1, Q6 (8 marks): Experiments within psychology, such as that carried out by Baddeley (1966b), have aided our understanding of cognitive functions. Assess the usefulness of using
  14. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q7 (5 marks): In cognitive psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Schmolck et al. (2002) • Steyvers and Hemmer (2012) • Sebastián
  15. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q8(c) (8 marks): Baddeley (1966b) conducted a laboratory experiment to investigate the influence of acoustic and semantic similarity of words on long-term memory. Evaluate Badde

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