AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY 7182/1 Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology Mark scheme [GRADE A+]

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AQA A-level PSYCHOLOGY 7182/1 Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology Mark scheme June 2021 Version: 1.0 Final Mark Scheme *jun217182101* IB/G/Jun21/E7 7182/1 For Examiner’s Use Section ... Mark A B C D TOTAL Time allowed: 2 hours Materials For this paper you may use: • a calculator. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. • Answer all questions. You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. • If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s). • Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • The maximum mark for this paper is 96. • Questions should be answered in continuous prose. You will be assessed on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. Please write clearly in block capitals. Centre number Candidate number Surname Forename(s) Candidate signature I declare this is my own work. A-level PSYCHOLOGY Paper 1 Introductory topics in psychology 2 *02* IB/G/Jun21/7182/1 Do not write outside the box Section A Social influence Answer all questions in this section. 0 1 Describe how Zimbardo investigated conformity to social roles. [4 marks] Extra space 3 *03* Turn over ► IB/G/Jun21/7182/1 Do not write outside the box 0 2 Fewer and fewer people use single-use plastic items, such as water bottles and plastic straws. Using your knowledge of social influence processes in social change, explain why fewer and fewer people are using single-use plastic items. [6 marks] 0 3 A researcher wanted to investigate whether there was a relationship between locus of control and resistance to social influence. Before the investigation began, he devised a questionnaire to measure locus of control. Why would the researcher’s questionnaire produce primary data? Suggest one limitation of primary data. [2 marks] 4 *04* IB/G/Jun21/7182/1 Do not write outside the box 0 4 To assess the questionnaire’s validity, the researcher gave it to 30 participants and recorded the results. He then gave the same 30 participants an established questionnaire measuring locus of control. The researcher found a weak positive correlation between the two sets of results, suggesting that his questionnaire had low validity. Explain how the validity of the researcher’s questionnaire could be improved. [4 marks] [Show More]

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