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AQA GCSE Psychology 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
GCSE Psychology · AQA-style · 105 minutes · 100 marks
Modelled component: 8182/1 · Tier: Standard · Non-calculator
8182/1 model: 100 marks, 105 minutes.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- memory
- perception
- development
- research methods
- AO3 evaluation
I completed a StudyVector GCSE Psychology derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/100. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Memory. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Memory?
Question SECTION-A2 (2 marks)
GCSE Psychology Perception 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.
Question SECTION-A3 (4 marks)
GCSE Psychology Development 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.
Question SECTION-A4 (6 marks)
GCSE Psychology Research methods 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.
Question SECTION-A5 (12 marks)
GCSE 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.
Section B
Perception. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-B1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Perception?
Question SECTION-B2 (2 marks)
GCSE Psychology Development 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.
Question SECTION-B3 (4 marks)
GCSE Psychology Research methods 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.
Question SECTION-B4 (6 marks)
GCSE 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.
Question SECTION-B5 (12 marks)
GCSE Psychology Perception 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.
Section C
Development. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-C1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Development?
Question SECTION-C2 (2 marks)
GCSE Psychology Research methods 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.
Question SECTION-C3 (4 marks)
GCSE 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.
Question SECTION-C4 (6 marks)
GCSE Psychology Perception 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.
Question SECTION-C5 (12 marks)
GCSE Psychology Development 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.
Section D
Research methods. Answer all questions.
Question SECTION-D1 (1 mark)
Which statement is most accurate for Research methods?
Question SECTION-D2 (2 marks)
GCSE 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.
Question SECTION-D3 (4 marks)
GCSE Psychology Perception 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.
Question SECTION-D4 (6 marks)
GCSE Psychology Development 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.
Question SECTION-D5 (12 marks)
GCSE Psychology Research methods 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.
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