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The individual differences area: OCR A‑Level Psychology questions

Every OCR A-Level Psychology exam question on The individual differences area, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q7

    June 2025 · Paper 2

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  2. Q6(a)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  3. Q6(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  4. Q6(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  5. Q6(d)

    June 2023 · Paper 2

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  6. Q4(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 2

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All 6 questions on The individual differences area, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 2, Q7 (3 marks): Explain why Hancock et al.’s (2011) study into the language of psychopaths can be placed in the individual differences area.
  2. June 2023, Paper 2, Q6(a) (4 marks): Explain two defining principles or concepts of the individual differences area. 1
  3. 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.
  4. June 2023, Paper 2, Q6(c) (4 marks): Describe one application and explain how it is linked to the individual differences area.
  5. June 2023, Paper 2, Q6(d) (8 marks): Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the individual differences area.
  6. June 2022, Paper 2, Q4(b) (4 marks): Explain how Baron-Cohen et al.’s (1997) study into the theory of mind relates to the area of individual differences.

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