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Studies: Edexcel A‑Level Psychology questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Psychology exam question on 4.3 Studies, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    3 marks4.3 Studies
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 4(a): Describe the procedure of the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920). (3) 4 You will have learned about the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920).

  2. Q4(b)

    June 2025 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.3 Studies
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    June 2025 AS Paper 2, question 4(b): Explain two weaknesses of the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920). (4) 4 You will have learned about the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920).

  3. Q9

    June 2023 · AS Paper 2

    12 marks3.3 Studies4.3 Studies
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    June 2023 AS Paper 2, question 9: Evaluate the classic studies by Raine et al. (1997) and Watson and Rayner (1920) in terms of validity and generalisability. (12)

  4. Q4

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies4.3 Studies
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 4: Evaluate Watson and Rayner (1920) and Sherif et al. (1954 / 1961) in terms of ethical issues. (16)

  5. Q11

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    8 marks4.3 Studies
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 11: Evaluate the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920). (8)

  6. Q6(a)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    1 mark4.3 Studies
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 6(a): State one aim of your chosen contemporary study. (1) 6 In learning theories, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Becker et

  7. Q6(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    2 marks4.3 Studies
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 6(b): Describe the results of your chosen contemporary study. (2) 6 In learning theories, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Bec

  8. Q6(c)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 2

    4 marks4.3 Studies
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    October 2020 AS Paper 2, question 6(c): Explain one strength and one weakness of your chosen contemporary study. (4) 6 In learning theories, you will have learned about one of the following contempora

  9. Q4

    June 2018 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies4.3 Studies
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    June 2018 Paper 3, question 4: Evaluate the classic studies by Watson and Rayner (1920) and Raine et al. (1997) in how they could be used as a means of social control. (16)

  10. Q8

    June 2018 · AS Paper 2

    8 marks4.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 2, question 8: You will have learned about the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920) Little Albert. Evaluate the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920) Little Albert. (
All 10 questions on Studies, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q4(a) (3 marks): Describe the procedure of the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920). (3) 4 You will have learned about the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920).
  2. June 2025, AS Paper 2, Q4(b) (4 marks): Explain two weaknesses of the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920). (4) 4 You will have learned about the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920).
  3. June 2023, AS Paper 2, Q9 (12 marks): Evaluate the classic studies by Raine et al. (1997) and Watson and Rayner (1920) in terms of validity and generalisability. (12)
  4. June 2022, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Evaluate Watson and Rayner (1920) and Sherif et al. (1954 / 1961) in terms of ethical issues. (16)
  5. November 2021, Paper 1, Q11 (8 marks): Evaluate the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920). (8)
  6. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q6(a) (1 mark): State one aim of your chosen contemporary study. (1) 6 In learning theories, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Becker et
  7. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q6(b) (2 marks): Describe the results of your chosen contemporary study. (2) 6 In learning theories, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Bec
  8. October 2020, AS Paper 2, Q6(c) (4 marks): Explain one strength and one weakness of your chosen contemporary study. (4) 6 In learning theories, you will have learned about one of the following contempora
  9. June 2018, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Evaluate the classic studies by Watson and Rayner (1920) and Raine et al. (1997) in how they could be used as a means of social control. (16)
  10. June 2018, AS Paper 2, Q8 (8 marks): You will have learned about the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920) Little Albert. Evaluate the classic study by Watson and Rayner (1920) Little Albert. (

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