Master the OCR A Level Psychology (H567) exams with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to avoid critical marks loss on Paper 1 research designs, accurately operationalise variables, structure top-tier Paper 2 debates, and apply the correct significance rules for statistical tests like the Mann-Whitney U.
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試験の概要
試験数
3
満点
300
制限時間
6時間
出題形式
4
試験
時間
配点
問題数
配点比率
出題形式
Research methods
2時間
90
33
30%
Multiple Choice, Short Answer / Hypothesis formulation, Design & Justification Essay, Scenario-Based Short Answer, Calculation and Workings, Graph Plotting, Short / Medium Answer
Psychological themes through core studies
2時間
105
11
35%
Core Study Short Description, Structured Description and Link, Usefulness Essay, Article Link & Evaluation, Evaluating Suggestions Essay
Applied psychology
2時間
105
8
35%
Historical Views & Registry Analysis, Non-Biological Treatment Application, Social Sensitivity Discussion, Key Study and Brain/Police Application, Methodological/Ethical Debate Essay, Scenario Practical Suggestion
評価段階
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電卓の規定
A scientific or graphical calculator that meets JCQ regulations may be used (some GCSE Mathematics and Science papers are non-calculator). Graphical calculators must be set to exam mode; you must clear any stored programs, notes or data before the exam, and the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.
目的: Plot a function to read its roots (zeros), points of intersection, and maxima/minima.
使う場面: Checking solutions, sketching, or solving where an analytic method is hard.
手順
Graph the function(s) and use the built-in zero, intersect and maximum/minimum tools.
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
Numerical equation solver
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: Solve an equation or find a variable numerically when an algebraic route is long or implicit.
使う場面: Iterative or implicit equations, or to confirm an algebraic solution.
手順
Use the equation/zero solver, entering the equation and a sensible starting estimate.
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
Numerical integration & differentiation
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: Evaluate a definite integral \(\int_a^b f(x)\,dx\) or a gradient \(f'(x)\) at a point.
使う場面: Checking calculus answers, or where only a numerical value is needed.
手順
Use the GDC's numeric integral / derivative function with the limits or the point.
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
Statistics & probability distributions
Graphical calculator / GDC (exam mode)
目的: 1-var/2-var statistics, linear regression, and cumulative binomial / normal / Poisson probabilities without tables.
使う場面: Statistics questions and hypothesis tests.
手順
Enter data in the statistics editor, or use the distribution menu (binomial cdf, normal cdf, …).
試験での注意: Allowed under JCQ rules, but you must still show your method — an unsupported calculator answer earns no method marks. Clear all stored programs, notes and data (graphical calculators in exam mode) before the exam.
よくあるミス
1high影響する配点: 3Research methods and techniques
Failing to fully operationalise the Dependent Variable in Section B, research design (e.g., using 'level of concentration' instead of detailing a quantitative test score like 'spot-the-difference score out of 20').
回避方法: Always state the exact tool, task, or measurement scale used to gather numerical data for the DV.
2medium影響する配点: 4Research methods and techniques
Mislabeling a 1-10 rating scale as a Likert scale, which automatically caps the maximum marks achievable for the research design task.
回避方法: A Likert scale must measure agreement levels (e.g., strongly agree to strongly disagree). If using simple numbers, call it a 'numerical rating scale' instead.
3high影響する配点: 4Practical activities
Failing to make explicit, contextualized links to own practical experiences when designing a study in Paper 1.
回避方法: Explicitly write about your own classroom activities (e.g., 'In my own practical activity on memory, I used...') to prevent your score being capped at 11/15.
4high影響する配点: 2Data recording, analysis and presentation
Omitting the word 'Mean' in the title or the y-axis label when constructing a bar chart in Paper 1.
回避方法: Ensure your y-axis reads 'Mean number of [variable]' and your title explicitly states 'Bar chart showing the mean number of...'
5medium影響する配点: 4Issues in mental health
Proposing biological treatments (e.g., drug therapy, SSRIs) in Paper 3 Q3 when the prompt specifically demanded a non-biological intervention, leading to zero marks.
回避方法: Read the prompt carefully. Non-biological treatments include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), systematic desensitisation, or flooding.
6medium影響する配点: 2Data recording, analysis and presentation
Assuming that the calculated value of U in a Mann-Whitney test must be larger than the critical value to be significant.
回避方法: Remember that for a Mann-Whitney U test, the calculated value of U must be equal to or less than the critical value to show significance.
7medium影響する配点: 4Report writing
Double-crediting details in Paper 2 Q11e and Q11f by repeating procedural suggestions in the evaluation question instead of applying distinct psychological criteria.
回避方法: Ensure suggestions are described in part (e), while part (f) focuses strictly on evaluation concepts (ethics, validity, usefulness, reliability).
8high影響する配点: 3Research methods and techniques
Failing to state both variables in a two-tailed alternative hypothesis, or proposing a two-tailed hypothesis when a one-tailed is specified.
回避方法: Ensure both the IV (both conditions) and DV are clearly operationalised, and ensure the direction is specified if a one-tailed hypothesis is requested.