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Studies: Edexcel A‑Level Psychology questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Psychology exam question on 1.3 Studies, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q5

    June 2025 · AS Paper 1

    8 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2025 AS Paper 1, question 5: In social psychology, you learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al. (2012). Evaluate y

  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. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(a): Describe the sample of participants used in the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961). (2) 1 In your studies of social psychology, you will have learned about the

  4. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(b): In stage three of the experiment, Sherif et al. (1954/1961) attempted to reduce inter-group conflict. Describe one way that Sherif et al. (1954/1961) attempted

  5. Q1(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain one weakness of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of reliability. (2) 1 In your studies of social psychology, you will have learned about

  6. Q6

    June 2023 · AS Paper 1

    8 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2023 AS Paper 1, question 6: In social psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies in detail: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al.

  7. Q4

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    8 marks1.3 Studies
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 4: In social psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies in detail: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al.

  8. Q2(a)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.3 Studies
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 2(a): State one aim of your chosen contemporary study. (1) 2 In social psychology, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Burger (20

  9. Q2(b)

    October 2020 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    October 2020 AS Paper 1, question 2(b): Explain one strength of your chosen contemporary study. (2) 2 In social psychology, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Bur

  10. 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)

  11. 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

  12. Q3

    June 2018 · Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2018 Paper 1, question 3: Sherif et al. (1954/1961) conducted The Robbers Cave Experiment. Explain one strength of Sherif et al. (1954/1961).

  13. Q1(a)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    1 mark1.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 1(a): State one aim of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961). (1) 1 When studying social psychology you will have learned about Sherif et al.’s (1954/1961) study.

  14. Q1(b)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 1(b): Explain one strength of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of validity. (2) 1 When studying social psychology you will have learned about Sherif et

  15. Q1(c)

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    2 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 1(c): Explain one weakness of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of ethical issues. (2) 1 When studying social psychology you will have learned about She

  16. Q4

    June 2018 · AS Paper 1

    4 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2018 AS Paper 1, question 4: In social psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al. (2012) Ex

  17. Q4

    June 2017 · Paper 3

    16 marks9.2 Synoptic review of studies1.3 Studies
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    June 2017 Paper 3, question 4: Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The findings of psychological research have been used to help solve major problems across th

  18. Q3

    June 2016 · AS Paper 1

    8 marks1.3 Studies
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    June 2016 AS Paper 1, question 3: Sherif et al. (1954/1961) conducted The Robbers Cave Experiment to investigate intergroup conflict and cooperation. Evaluate The Robbers Cave Experiment conduct
All 18 questions on Studies, as a list
  1. June 2025, AS Paper 1, Q5 (8 marks): In social psychology, you learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al. (2012). Evaluate y
  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 2023, Paper 1, Q1(a) (2 marks): Describe the sample of participants used in the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961). (2) 1 In your studies of social psychology, you will have learned about the
  4. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): In stage three of the experiment, Sherif et al. (1954/1961) attempted to reduce inter-group conflict. Describe one way that Sherif et al. (1954/1961) attempted
  5. June 2023, Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain one weakness of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of reliability. (2) 1 In your studies of social psychology, you will have learned about
  6. June 2023, AS Paper 1, Q6 (8 marks): In social psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies in detail: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al.
  7. October 2020, Paper 1, Q4 (8 marks): In social psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies in detail: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al.
  8. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q2(a) (1 mark): State one aim of your chosen contemporary study. (1) 2 In social psychology, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Burger (20
  9. October 2020, AS Paper 1, Q2(b) (2 marks): Explain one strength of your chosen contemporary study. (2) 2 In social psychology, you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Bur
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. June 2018, Paper 1, Q3 (2 marks): Sherif et al. (1954/1961) conducted The Robbers Cave Experiment. Explain one strength of Sherif et al. (1954/1961).
  13. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(a) (1 mark): State one aim of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961). (1) 1 When studying social psychology you will have learned about Sherif et al.’s (1954/1961) study.
  14. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(b) (2 marks): Explain one strength of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of validity. (2) 1 When studying social psychology you will have learned about Sherif et
  15. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q1(c) (2 marks): Explain one weakness of the study by Sherif et al. (1954/1961) in terms of ethical issues. (2) 1 When studying social psychology you will have learned about She
  16. June 2018, AS Paper 1, Q4 (4 marks): In social psychology you will have learned about one of the following contemporary studies: • Burger (2009) • Reicher and Haslam (2006) • Cohrs et al. (2012) Ex
  17. June 2017, Paper 3, Q4 (16 marks): Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The findings of psychological research have been used to help solve major problems across th
  18. June 2016, AS Paper 1, Q3 (8 marks): Sherif et al. (1954/1961) conducted The Robbers Cave Experiment to investigate intergroup conflict and cooperation. Evaluate The Robbers Cave Experiment conduct

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