June 2020 Edexcel A Level Psychology paper-1-as Mark Scheme

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June 2020 Edexcel A Level Psychology paper-1-as Mark Scheme

This is the official Edexcel mark scheme for Psychology Mark Scheme paper-1-as from the June 2020 session. Mark schemes show exactly how each mark is awarded, including acceptable alternative answers, required key terms, and common errors that lose marks. Edexcel mark schemes use notation like "allow," "accept," and "do not credit" to define the boundary between full marks and zero.

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This mark scheme corresponds to June-2020-QP---Paper-1-Edexcel-Psychology-AS-level. For maximum revision benefit, attempt the question paper under strict exam conditions first, then use this mark scheme to self-assess. Pay attention to the marking notation: "allow" means an alternative is accepted, "do not credit" means a specific phrasing is rejected even if technically correct, and "ORA" (or reverse argument) means the mark can also be earned with the opposite reasoning.

Edexcel mark schemes reward precise language. For Psychology, look for keywords the examiner requires — definitions must include specific terms (e.g., "per unit mass," "resultant"), and calculations must show working even if the final answer is correct. Understanding mark scheme conventions helps you write answers that hit every marking point, not just the general idea.

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Same paper, other years

Edexcel Psychology Mark Scheme paper-1-as from other exam series — practise the same paper across the years, then mark each one against its mark scheme.

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Examiner Insights — Edexcel Psychology

Based on analysis of 6 official Pearson Edexcel documents (2023–2024).

Generic answers that ignore the scenario — writing the name alone is not application

“Candidates should apply their understanding of psychology to the context in a given scenario: they should not just give a name or single word because this is insufficient as an application skill”— 9PS0 Paper 1, June 2023

How to fix: Every AO2 point must include specific details drawn from the scenario — the setting, the method, the participants, or the procedure described. Merely naming the character in the scenario or the concept is not creditworthy. Ask yourself: could this sentence apply to any other scenario? If yes, it is too generic and will score zero.

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