plumiThe developmental area: OCR A‑Level Psychology questions
Every OCR A-Level Psychology exam question on The developmental area, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 8 questions on The developmental area, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q10(d) (8 marks): Discuss ways in which the biological area is similar to the developmental area. Support with evidence from appropriate core studies.
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q10(e) (15 marks): Discuss the usefulness of psychological research placed in the developmental area. Support with evidence from appropriate core studies.
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q6(e) (15 marks): Compare the social area with the developmental area in relation to their strengths and weaknesses.
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q6(a)(i) (4 marks): Outline two defining principles and concepts of the developmental area.
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q6(a)(ii) (4 marks): Explain how Lee et al.’s (1997) study into lying and truth-telling relates to these principles and concepts.
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q6(b) (4 marks): Describe one application of the developmental area.
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q6(c) (8 marks): Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the developmental area in psychology.
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q6(d) (15 marks): Discuss the individual/situational debate in psychology. Use examples of research from the developmental area to support .
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