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Reductionism and holism: OCR A‑Level Psychology questions

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

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  1. Q6(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

    4 marksReductionism and holismThe individual differences area
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  2. Q6(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    5 marksReductionism and holism
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  3. Q6(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    5 marksReductionism and holism
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  4. Q5(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 3 (Child psychology)

    15 marksImpact of advertising on childrenReductionism and holism
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All 4 questions on Reductionism and holism, as a list
  1. June 2023, Paper 2, Q6(b) (4 marks): Outline what is meant by the concept of holism and how this relates to the individual differences area.
  2. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(a) (5 marks): Explain how one core study from the social area can be related to the concept of holism.
  3. June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(b) (5 marks): Explain how one core study from the social area can be related to the concept of reductionism.
  4. June 2022, Paper 3 (Child psychology), Q5(b) (15 marks): Discuss the reductionism/holism debate in relation to research into the impact of advertising on children.

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