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Question bank›OCR A‑Level Psychology›Applying psychology to a source

Applying psychology to a source: OCR A‑Level Psychology questions

Every OCR A-Level Psychology exam question on Applying psychology to a source, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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Q10(a)
June 2025 · Paper 2
3 marksResponses to people in need Applying psychology to a source
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Q10(b)
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Q10(c)
June 2025 · Paper 2
4 marksThe social area Applying psychology to a source
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Q10(d)
June 2025 · Paper 2
7 marksResponses to people in need Applying psychology to a source
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Q10(e)
June 2025 · Paper 2
8 marksApplying psychology to a source
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Q10(f)
June 2025 · Paper 2
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Q11(a)
June 2024 · Paper 2
4 marksThe social area Applying psychology to a source
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Q11(b)
June 2024 · Paper 2
4 marksEthical considerations Applying psychology to a source
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Q11(c)
June 2024 · Paper 2
3 marksIndividual and situational explanations Applying psychology to a source
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Q11(d)
June 2024 · Paper 2
6 marksResponses to people in authority Applying psychology to a source
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Q11(e)
June 2024 · Paper 2
8 marksApplying psychology to a source
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Q11(f)
June 2024 · Paper 2
10 marksApplying psychology to a source
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Q7(e)
June 2023 · Paper 2
8 marksApplying psychology to a source
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Q7(f)
June 2023 · Paper 2
10 marksApplying psychology to a source
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Q7(a)
June 2022 · Paper 2
4 marksThe cognitive area Applying psychology to a source
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Q7(d)
June 2022 · Paper 2
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Q7(e)
June 2022 · Paper 2
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Q7(a)
November 2021 · Paper 2
4 marksSocially sensitive research Applying psychology to a source
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Q7(b)
November 2021 · Paper 2
5 marksExternal influences on children's behaviour Applying psychology to a source
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Q7(c)
November 2021 · Paper 2
8 marksFree will and determinism Applying psychology to a source
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All 22 questions on Applying psychology to a source, as a list

June 2025, Paper 2, Q10(a) (3 marks): From Piliavin et al.’s (1969) Subway Samaritan study, outline what ‘diffusion of responsibility’ means and how it relates to this article.
June 2025, Paper 2, Q10(b) (3 marks): From Levine et al.’s (2001) study of cross-cultural altruism, outline what ‘simpatia’ means and how it relates to this article.
June 2025, Paper 2, Q10(c) (4 marks): Explain how this article relates to the social area of psychology. Support with evidence from the article.
June 2025, Paper 2, Q10(d) (7 marks): Outline the results from Piliavin et al.’s (1969) Subway Samaritan study and briefly explain how these results may relate to the article. Support with evidence
June 2025, Paper 2, Q10(e) (8 marks): Using your psychological knowledge, suggest and explain at least two ways in which individuals may be encouraged to help others from diverse social and cultural
June 2025, Paper 2, Q10(f) (10 marks): Evaluate the suggestions you have made in part (e) using your knowledge of psychology.
June 2024, Paper 2, Q11(a) (4 marks): Explain why this article could be placed in the social area of psychology.
June 2024, Paper 2, Q11(b) (4 marks): Identify two ethical considerations raised by the above article. Support with evidence from the article. 1
June 2024, Paper 2, Q11(c) (3 marks): Outline one way this article can support the situational side of the individual/situational debate. Support with evidence from the article.
June 2024, Paper 2, Q11(d) (6 marks): Outline Milgram’s (1963) study into obedience and explain how it could relate to the article. Support with evidence from the article.
June 2024, Paper 2, Q11(e) (8 marks): Using your knowledge of psychology, suggest and explain at least two ways young people could be encouraged to resist being negatively obedient.
June 2024, Paper 2, Q11(f) (10 marks): Evaluate the suggestions you have made in part (e) using your knowledge of psychology.
June 2023, Paper 2, Q7(e) (8 marks): Using your knowledge of psychology, suggest different ways in which psychologists could use social media to promote positive mental health in young people.
June 2023, Paper 2, Q7(f) (10 marks): Evaluate the suggestions you have made in part (e) using your knowledge of psychology.
June 2022, Paper 2, Q7(a) (4 marks): Outline one principle or concept of the cognitive area and briefly explain how it relates to this article.
June 2022, Paper 2, Q7(d) (8 marks): Using your knowledge of psychology, suggest ways that teachers could be taught to improve their understanding of how their students’ memory works.
June 2022, Paper 2, Q7(e) (10 marks): Evaluate the suggestions you have made in part (d) with reference to issues and debates you have studied in psychology.
November 2021, Paper 2, Q7(a) (4 marks): Outline what is meant by socially sensitive research and explain how it may apply to this article.
November 2021, Paper 2, Q7(b) (5 marks): Outline the procedure used in Chaney et al.’s (2004) Funhaler study and briefly explain how this relates to the use of aversion therapy for homosexuality.
November 2021, Paper 2, Q7(c) (8 marks): Describe the free will/determinism debate and explain how it can be applied to this article.
November 2021, Paper 2, Q7(d) (8 marks): Using your knowledge of psychology, suggest ways in which people can be encouraged to show more tolerance towards individuals who are homosexual.
November 2021, Paper 2, Q7(e) (10 marks): Evaluate the suggestions you have made in part (d) with reference to themes and debates you have studied in psychology.

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