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AQA GCSE Psychology

AQA GCSE Psychology (8182). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
8182
Board
AQA
Qualification
GCSE
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Topics and resources

8 free resources, 2 of 2 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official AQA document for AQA GCSE Psychology (8182), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for AQA GCSE Psychology (8182) only.

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  • Revise with revision notes
  • Practise with practice questions
  1. Topic 1 4 resources

    Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour

    Covers Memory, Perception, Development, Research Methods

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour

    Covers Social Influence, Language, Thought and Communication, Brain and Neuropsychology, Psychological Problems

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: AQA — official specification pages — first teaching 2017. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
AQA GCSE Psychology
Spec code
8182
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Not at the moment — free study resources only
Are resources available?
Yes — 8 published
Is enrolment open?
No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
Official specification
AQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 8182 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official AQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official AQA specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

AQA GCSE Psychology (8182)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

AQA GCSE Psychology gives students an insight into the world of psychology, and stimulates their interest in learning more about this fast-growing subject.

The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.

Paper 1 ‘Cognition and Behaviour’ covers Memory, Perception, Development and Research methods. Paper 2 ‘Social Context and Behaviour’ covers Social influence, Language/thought/communication, Brain and neuropsychology, and Psychological problems. The two papers are equally weighted with no coursework.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for AQA Psychology 8182
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
8182/1: Paper 1: Cognition and behaviour 1h 45m 100 50% Written exam
8182/2: Paper 2: Social context and behaviour 1h 45m 100 50% Written exam

Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Read on AQA's own specification-at-a-glance and scheme-of-assessment pages on 2026-09-21 (first-teaching year from the specification's own title there): linear, not tiered, two written papers, each 1h45/100marks/50% of GCSE. Paper 1 (Cognition and behaviour) and Paper 2 (Social context and behaviour), both externally assessed with no coursework or controlled assessment. First teaching September 2017, first examination June 2019.

Questions about this course

How is AQA Psychology (8182) assessed?

AQA Psychology (8182) is assessed through: 8182/1 (Paper 1: Cognition and behaviour) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification; 8182/2 (Paper 2: Social context and behaviour) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does AQA GCSE Psychology (8182) cover?

2 topics in the current syllabus: Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour; Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for AQA GCSE Psychology (8182)?

Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for AQA GCSE Psychology (8182) but is not offering classes in it.

Are there free AQA GCSE Psychology (8182) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (study guides, exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Psychology study resources, organised by level and topic. Marlbridge is not offering classes in this subject at the moment.

All Psychology at Marlbridge

Psychology at other qualifications

These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.

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