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Issues and debates: Edexcel A‑Level Psychology questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Psychology exam question on 1.6 Issues and debates, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    4 marks1.2 Methods1.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 1: In your studies of social psychology, you will have learned about the British Psychological Society (BPS) code of ethics and conduct (2009). Describe two ethica

  2. Q16

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    12 marks1.6 Issues and debates2.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 16: Evaluate whether social and cognitive psychology can be considered scientific. (12)

  3. Q17

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    12 marks1.6 Issues and debates2.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 17: To what extent is research in social and cognitive psychology socially sensitive? (12)

  4. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.2 Methods1.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2022 AS Paper 1, question 3(a): Describe one ethical issue that Brittany needed to consider before conducting her investigation. (2) 3 Brittany carried out an investigation into the positive a

  5. Q12

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    8 marks1.5 Practical investigation1.6 Issues and debates
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 12: Discuss the practical issues you considered in the design and implementation of your social psychology practical investigation. (8)

  6. Q16

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    12 marks1.6 Issues and debates3.6 Issues and debates
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 16: Evaluate issues of social control from social and biological psychology. (12)

  7. Q11

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    8 marks1.6 Issues and debates2.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 11: There are many considerations that need to be taken into account when conducting research with human participants. Assess how far research from social and cogni

  8. Q1(c)

    June 2019 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.1 Content1.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2019 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): Milgram conducted research into obedience. His research was criticised for not fully considering ethical issues. Explain one improvement that could be made to M

  9. Q15

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    12 marks1.6 Issues and debates2.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 15: To what extent do social psychology and cognitive psychology consider human behaviour to be determined by nurture? (12)

  10. Q3

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    8 marks1.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 3: Evaluate the ethical considerations of research within social psychology. (8)

  11. Q8

    June 2017 · AS Paper 1

    12 marks1.6 Issues and debates2.6 Issues and debates
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    June 2017 AS Paper 1, question 8: The British Psychological Society (BPS) code of ethics and conduct (2009) sets an expected standard for psychological research. In cognitive psychology and soci

  12. Q5

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    8 marks1.6 Issues and debates1.1 Content
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 5: The British Psychological Society (BPS) code of ethics and conduct (2009) sets an expected standard for psychological research. However, it has been claimed tha
All 12 questions on Issues and debates, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q1 (4 marks): In your studies of social psychology, you will have learned about the British Psychological Society (BPS) code of ethics and conduct (2009). Describe two ethica
  2. June 2025, Paper 1, Q16 (12 marks): Evaluate whether social and cognitive psychology can be considered scientific. (12)
  3. June 2024, Paper 1, Q17 (12 marks): To what extent is research in social and cognitive psychology socially sensitive? (12)
  4. June 2022, AS Paper 1, Q3(a) (2 marks): Describe one ethical issue that Brittany needed to consider before conducting her investigation. (2) 3 Brittany carried out an investigation into the positive a
  5. November 2021, Paper 1, Q12 (8 marks): Discuss the practical issues you considered in the design and implementation of your social psychology practical investigation. (8)
  6. October 2020, Paper 1, Q16 (12 marks): Evaluate issues of social control from social and biological psychology. (12)
  7. June 2019, Paper 1, Q11 (8 marks): There are many considerations that need to be taken into account when conducting research with human participants. Assess how far research from social and cogni
  8. June 2019, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Milgram conducted research into obedience. His research was criticised for not fully considering ethical issues. Explain one improvement that could be made to M
  9. June 2018, Paper 1, Q15 (12 marks): To what extent do social psychology and cognitive psychology consider human behaviour to be determined by nurture? (12)
  10. June 2017, Paper 1, Q3 (8 marks): Evaluate the ethical considerations of research within social psychology. (8)
  11. June 2017, AS Paper 1, Q8 (12 marks): The British Psychological Society (BPS) code of ethics and conduct (2009) sets an expected standard for psychological research. In cognitive psychology and soci
  12. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q5 (8 marks): The British Psychological Society (BPS) code of ethics and conduct (2009) sets an expected standard for psychological research. However, it has been claimed tha

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