Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
Changing behaviour to match a group is:
- conformity
- obedience
- independence
- leadership
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✓ Answer: A — conformity
Conformity is yielding to group pressure.
Edexcel · GCSE · Psychology
Free Edexcel GCSE Psychology
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real Edexcel GCSE papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
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Paper 1
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 1-4 of the specification.
Paper 2
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 5-8 of the specification.
Paper 3
Where applicable — e.g. Combined Science, Languages. Includes synoptic and applied questions.
Total exam time: ~3 hours across two or three papers.
Grading: Grades: 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with U (ungraded). A grade of 4 is a standard pass; 5 is a strong pass.
Grading: Grades: 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with U (ungraded). A grade of 4 is a standard pass; 5 is a strong pass.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Psychology syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
A strong emotional bond between infant and caregiver is:
- attachment
- conformity
- obedience
- conservation
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✓ Answer: A — attachment
Attachment is an emotional bond.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
Following a direct order from authority is:
- obedience
- conformity
- independence
- leadership
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: A — obedience
Obedience is following authority.
Q4 · Difficulty 2/3
The three memory processes are encoding, storage and:
- decay
- sensation
- retrieval
- rehearsal only
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✓ Answer: C — retrieval
Retrieval is the third process.
Q5 · Difficulty 2/3
In Milgram's study, participants believed they were giving:
- money
- food
- electric shocks
- medicine
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✓ Answer: C — electric shocks
They thought they gave shocks.
Q6 · Difficulty 2/3
A long-term lack of sleep is:
- a circadian rhythm
- sleep deprivation
- REM
- melatonin
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✓ Answer: B — sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation harms functioning.
Q7 · Difficulty 2/3
REM stands for rapid ____ movement.
- arm
- leg
- eye
- ear
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✓ Answer: C — eye
REM = rapid eye movement.
Q8 · Difficulty 2/3
Helping an offender change and re-join society is:
- retribution
- deterrence only
- revenge
- rehabilitation
Show answer & explanation
✓ Answer: D — rehabilitation
Rehabilitation reforms the offender.
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Edexcel GCSE Psychology FAQ
What does the Edexcel GCSE Psychology exam look like?
The Edexcel GCSE Psychology exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 1-4 of the specification. Paper 2: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, ~70-100 marks. Covers Topics 5-8 of the specification. Paper 3: Where applicable — e.g. Combined Science, Languages. Includes synoptic and applied questions. Total exam time: ~3 hours across two or three papers.
Can I download a free Edexcel GCSE Psychology past paper?
Real Edexcel past papers are published directly by Edexcel on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is Edexcel GCSE Psychology graded?
Grades: 9 (highest) to 1 (lowest), with U (ungraded). A grade of 4 is a standard pass; 5 is a strong pass. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.