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Psychology as a science: OCR A‑Level Psychology questions

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

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  1. Q9(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 2

    8 marksPsychology as a scienceThe biological area
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  2. Q6(b)

    June 2025 · Paper 3 (Criminal psychology)

    15 marksCollection and processing of forensic evidencePsychology as a science
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  3. Q5(b)

    June 2024 · Paper 3 (Child psychology)

    15 marksPre-adult brain developmentPsychology as a science
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  4. Q4

    June 2023 · Paper 3

    7 marksThe historical context of mental healthPsychology as a science
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  5. Q8(b)

    November 2021 · Paper 3 (Sport and exercise psychology)

    15 marksAudience effectsPsychology as a science
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All 5 questions on Psychology as a science, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q9(b) (8 marks): Outline ways in which the biological area can be considered scientific. Support with evidence from any appropriate core studies.
  2. June 2025, Paper 3 (Criminal psychology), Q6(b) (15 marks): Discuss to what extent research into the collection and processing of forensic evidence is scientific.
  3. June 2024, Paper 3 (Child psychology), Q5(b) (15 marks): Discuss whether research into pre-adult brain development is scientific.
  4. June 2023, Paper 3, Q4 (7 marks): To what extent can historical views of mental illness be considered scientific?
  5. November 2021, Paper 3 (Sport and exercise psychology), Q8(b) (15 marks): Discuss whether research into audience effects is scientific.

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