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AQA A-Level Psychology Paper Structure

Overview of the Qualification

AQA A-level Psychology (7182) is a linear qualification, meaning that all assessments are taken at the end of the course. This structure allows students to consolidate their knowledge over the duration of the A-level program.

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology

• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Marks: 96 (33.3% of A-level)
• Sections:
• Section A: Social Influence (24 marks)
• Section B: Memory (24 marks)
• Section C: Attachment (24 marks)
• Section D: Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (24 marks)
• Question Types: Multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing.

Paper 2: Psychology in Context

• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Marks: 96 (33.3% of A-level)
• Sections:
• Section A: Approaches in Psychology (24 marks)
• Section B: Biopsychology (24 marks)
• Section C: Research Methods (48 marks)
• Question Types: Multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing.

Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology

• Duration: 2 hours
• Total Marks: 96 (33.3% of A-level)
• Sections:
• Section A: Issues and Debates in Psychology (24 marks)
• Section B: One topic from Option 1 (24 marks) - Relationships, Gender, or Cognition and Development.
• Section C: One topic from Option 2 (24 marks) - Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, or Stress.
• Section D: One topic from Option 3 (24 marks) - Aggression, Forensic Psychology, or Addiction.
• Question Types: Multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing.