8182 · AQA GCSE
8182/11
Cognition and Behaviour
Psychology · June 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: AQA
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
200
210 min
Scientific, mathematical and research skills applied across multiple psychology contexts
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
200
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 June 2022 exams delivered a very fair, highly structured, and standard challenge.
Candidates who mastered the core named studies (such as Murdock, Hughes, Bruner & Minturn, and Von Frisch) and could perform straightforward psychological calculations found many highly accessible marks.
However, the papers featured several discriminatory questions, particularly those requiring precise application of theories to novel scenarios (AO2) and methodological evaluations (AO3).
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge & UAO2
Weight: 3100%Application tAO3
Weight: 267%Analysis & Evaluation
Weight: 133%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level 9
Approx. 80% of maximum mark
Level 8
Approx. 73% of maximum mark
Level 7
Approx. 66% of maximum mark
Level 6
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level 5
Approx. 48% of maximum mark
Level 4
Approx. 40% of maximum mark
Level 3
Approx. 30% of maximum mark
Level 2
Approx. 20% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Match the expected response style for “Outline” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1
Min per mark: 1
Min per mark: 1
Min per mark: 1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Research methods
25 marks this session
Memory
25 marks this session
Perception
25 marks this session
Development
25 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Memory
Perception
Development
Research methods
Research methods (Cognition and behaviour)
Memory (Cognition and behaviour)
Development (Cognition and behaviour)
Social influence
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1: Cognition and Behaviour:
Paper 2: Social Context and Behaviour:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Research methods
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMemory
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPerception
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiDevelopment
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 June 2022 exams delivered a very fair, highly structured, and standard challenge.
- 2Message
Candidates who mastered the core named studies (such as Murdock, Hughes, Bruner & Minturn, and Von Frisch) and could perform straightforward psychological calculations found many highly accessible marks.
- 3Message
However, the papers featured several discriminatory questions, particularly those requiring precise application of theories to novel scenarios (AO2) and methodological evaluations (AO3).
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
June 2022 2022
Psychology
The AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 June 2022 exams delivered a very fair, highly structured, and standard challenge. Candidates who mastered the core named studies (such as Murdock, Hughes, Bruner & Minturn, and Von Frisch) and could perform straightforward psychological calculations f
The AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 June 2022 exams delivered a very fair, highly structured, and standard challenge.
Candidates who mastered the core named studies (such as Murdock, Hughes, Bruner & Minturn, and Von Frisch) and could perform straightforward psychological calculations found many highly accessible marks.
However, the papers featured several discriminatory questions, particularly those requiring precise application of theories to novel scenarios (AO2) and methodological evaluations (AO3).
- Total marks
- 200
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 June 2022 exams delivered a very fair, highly structured, and standard challenge. Candidates who mastered the core named studies (such as Murdock, Hughes, Bruner & Minturn, and Von Frisch) and could perform straightforward psychological calculations found many highly accessible marks. However, the papers featured several discriminatory questions, particularly those requiring precise application of theories to novel scenarios (AO2) and methodological evaluations (AO3).
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: Cognition and Behaviour:
Paper 2: Social Context and Behaviour:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
64% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Short Answer & Application
112·35·56%
Extended Writing
(9-markers & 6-markers)
72·13·36%
Multiple Choice Questions
(MCQ)
16·12·8%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A: …
0.96 m/minPaper 1 Section B: …
0.96 m/minPaper 1 Section C: …
0.93 m/minPaper 1 Section D: …
0.96 m/minPaper 2 Section A: …
0.96 m/minPaper 2 Section B: …
0.96 m/minPaper 2 Section C: …
0.93 m/minTotal marks
175
Total time
184 min
Avg pace
0.95
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Multi-Store Model of Memory (MSM)
5%5%
Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development
4%4%
Gibson's Direct Theory of Perception
4%4%
Overall Exam Performance and Difficulty Verdict
The AQA GCSE Psychology 8182 June 2022 exams delivered a very fair, highly structured, and standard challenge. Candidates who mastered the core named studies (such as Murdock, Hughes, Bruner & Minturn, and Von Frisch) and could perform straightforward psychological calculations found many highly accessible marks. However, the papers featured several discriminatory questions, particularly those requiring precise application of theories to novel scenarios (AO2) and methodological evaluations (AO3).
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Total marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Application / Scenario, Extended Writing, Practical / Sketch
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.