AQA A-Level Psychology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.

Section A

Social influence. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (2 marks)

  Which statement is most accurate for Social influence?

  A. It follows directly from the Social influence model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Memory question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-A3 (6 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Attachment question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A3 is 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-A4 (12 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Psychopathology question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 12 marks)

Section B

Memory. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (2 marks)

  Which statement is most accurate for Social influence?

  A. It follows directly from the Social influence model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-B2 (4 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Memory question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-B3 (6 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Attachment question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B3 is 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-B4 (12 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Psychopathology question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 12 marks)

Section C

Attachment. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (2 marks)

  Which statement is most accurate for Social influence?

  A. It follows directly from the Social influence model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C1 is 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-C2 (4 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Memory question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-C3 (6 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Attachment question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C3 is 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-C4 (12 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Psychopathology question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 12 marks)

Section D

Psychopathology. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-D1 (2 marks)

  Which statement is most accurate for Social influence?

  A. It follows directly from the Social influence model or definition.B. It is always true for every topic in the specification.C. It only matters in coursework tasks.D. It can be ignored if the final answer looks sensible.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D1 is 2 marks)
• 2

  Question SECTION-D2 (4 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Memory question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D2 is 4 marks)
• 3

  Question SECTION-D3 (6 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Attachment question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D3 is 6 marks)
• 4

  Question SECTION-D4 (12 marks)

  A-Level Psychology Psychopathology question. Answer using accurate psychological knowledge. Refer to a relevant theory, study, method or example, then evaluate one strength or limitation where the question requires AO3.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D4 is 12 marks)