AQA GCSE 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

Memory. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-A1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Memory?

  A. It follows directly from the Memory 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 1 mark)
• 2

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A2 is 2 marks)
• 3

  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.

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

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-A5 is 12 marks)

Section B

Perception. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-B1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Perception?

  A. It follows directly from the Perception 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 1 mark)
• 2

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 2 marks)
• 3

  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.

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

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-B5 is 12 marks)

Section C

Development. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-C1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Development?

  A. It follows directly from the Development 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 1 mark)
• 2

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C2 is 2 marks)
• 3

  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.

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

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-C5 is 12 marks)

Section D

Research methods. Answer all questions.

• 1

  Question SECTION-D1 (1 mark)

  Which statement is most accurate for Research methods?

  A. It follows directly from the Research methods 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 1 mark)
• 2

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D2 is 2 marks)
• 3

  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.

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

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D4 is 6 marks)
• 5

  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.

  (Total for Question SECTION-D5 is 12 marks)