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GCSE Psychology (AQA)

Core studies, approaches and research methods. AQA board.

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Q1. In the multi-store model of memory (Atkinson and Shiffrin), what is the estimated duration of short-term memory (STM) if rehearsal does not take place?
  • A.  18-30 seconds
  • B.  0-4 seconds
  • C.  1-2 minutes
  • D.  Unlimited
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✓ Answer: A. 18-30 seconds
Peterson and Peterson's research suggested STM duration is around 18-30 seconds without rehearsal, after which information decays. 0-4 seconds is closer to sensory memory duration, and unlimited duration describes long-term memory (LTM), not STM.
Q2. Which of the following is a monocular depth cue?
  • A.  Retinal disparity
  • B.  Convergence
  • C.  Linear perspective
  • D.  Stereopsis
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✓ Answer: C. Linear perspective
Linear perspective (parallel lines appearing to converge with distance) can be perceived with only one eye, making it monocular. Retinal disparity, convergence and stereopsis all rely on information from both eyes working together, so they are binocular cues.
Q3. Piaget and Inhelder's 'three mountains task' was designed to test which concept in young children?
  • A.  Object permanence
  • B.  Egocentrism
  • C.  Conservation of number
  • D.  Class inclusion
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✓ Answer: B. Egocentrism
The task asked children to say what a doll positioned elsewhere would see, testing whether they could take another's visual perspective, i.e. egocentrism. Conservation of number was tested using a different task involving counters, not model mountains.
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Who has to sit the GCSE Psychology (AQA)

Who needs a GCSE Psychology (AQA)?

Open to external candidates aged 16+; not compulsory.

The real GCSE Psychology (AQA): format

How many questions are in the GCSE Psychology (AQA)?

The real GCSE Psychology (AQA) has 2 questions and lasts 210 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the GCSE Psychology (AQA) cost?

Rebooking after a fail: Typically until next summer series (May/June) as not offered in November.

How hard is it

What is the GCSE Psychology (AQA) pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: Approx. 63% (Grade 4 or higher, AQA Psychology, June 2026). Difficulty: Large content, memorisation, scientific concepts, and application to scenarios.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the GCSE Psychology (AQA)?

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
GCSE Psychology (AQA): common questions
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What is the pass mark for the GCSE Psychology (AQA)?
You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with AQA.