OCR AS Level Psychology Past Papers
Download OCR AS Level Psychology (H017) past papers. Core Studies in Psychology and Psychological Themes through Core Studies. 5 resources.
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Psychology – Examiners’ report – Research methods
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Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Question paper – Research methods
Psychology – Question paper – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Examiners’ report – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Examiners’ report – Research Methods
Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Mark scheme – Research methods
Psychology – Modified papers
June 2022
14 filesPsychology – Question paper – Research methods
Psychology – Mark scheme – Research methods
Psychology – Examiners’ report – Research methods
Psychology – Modified papers
Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Question paper – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Examiners’ report – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Question paper – Research methods
Psychology – Question paper – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Examiners’ report – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Examiners’ report – Research Methods
Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Mark scheme – Research methods
Psychology – Modified papers
November 2021
5 filesPsychology – Mark scheme – Research methods
Psychology – Question paper – Research methods
Psychology – Modified papers
Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Question paper – Psychological themes through core studies
November 2020
13 filesPsychology – Mark scheme – Research methods
Psychology – Question paper – Research methods
Psychology – Modified papers
Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Question paper – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Examiners’ report
Psychology – Examiners’ report
Psychology – Examiners’ report
Psychology – Question paper – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Question paper – Research methods
Psychology – Mark scheme – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Mark scheme – Research methods
Psychology – Modified papers
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Psychology – Research methods
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Psychology – Research methods
Psychology – Research methods
Psychology – Psychological themes through core studies
Psychology – Core studies in psychology
Classic Core Studies and Psychological Themes at Year 12 Level
Exam Paper Structure
Core Studies in Psychology
Psychological Themes through Core Studies
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | H017 |
| Qualification | AS Level |
| Grading Scale | A–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written components |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | Component 1: 2 hours; Component 2: 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 135 (75 + 60) |
| Calculator Status | Not required |
| Available Sessions | June 2016 – present |
| Total Resources | 5 |
Key Topics in Psychology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give a detailed account of the aim, procedure, results, and conclusion of a study |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and weaknesses of a study's methodology or a psychological argument |
| Discuss | Examine multiple perspectives on a psychological issue, using core studies as evidence |
| Apply | Use a psychological theory, approach, or study to explain a real-world scenario |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A | 70–85% |
| B | 58–69% |
| C | 46–57% |
| D | 34–45% |
| E | 22–33% |
⚠️ OCR AS Psychology grade boundaries vary by session.
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