PSYCHOLOGY-H567 · Cambridge OCR A Level
PSYCHOLOGY-H567/11
Paper 1
Psychology - H567 · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.0 / 5
300
360 min
Applied Psychological Themes and Research Design
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
300
Duration
360 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The June 2024 OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) series presents a moderate to high difficulty level.
While Paper 1 (Research Methods) contained accessible multiple-choice questions, the design task (Q20) and the statistical calculations required absolute procedural accuracy.
Papers 2 and 3 tested deep conceptual understanding, demanding that students seamlessly integrate core studies with overarching debates (such as nature vs nurture and individual vs situational explanations) and apply these to unfamiliar practical scenarios.
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.
AO1 - Knowledge w
Weight: 4100%Knowledge aAO2 -
Weight: 375%ApplicationAO3 -
Weight: 250%Analysis Analysis
Weight: 125%
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
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Level exemplars
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Grade & admission context
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Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Deep insights
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No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Outline” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.4
Min per mark: 1.3
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.2
Min per mark: 1.1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Core studies (Psychological themes through core studies)
35 marks this session
Areas, perspectives and debates (Psychological themes through core studies)
35 marks this session
Practical applications (Psychological themes through core studies)
35 marks this session
Issues in mental health (Applied psychology)
35 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
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No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Data recording, analysis and presentation
Core studies
Areas, perspectives and debates
Issues in mental health
Core studies (Psychological themes through core studies)
Areas, perspectives and debates (Psychological themes through core studies)
Practical applications (Psychological themes through core studies)
Issues in mental health (Applied psychology)
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H567/01 Research methods: H567/02 Psychological themes through core studies: H567/03 Applied psychology:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
- Proposing a two-tailed or null hypothesis in Paper 1 Q19 when a one-tailed alternative hypothesis was specified.
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Core studies (Psychological themes through core studies)
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAreas, perspectives and debates (Psychological themes through core studies)
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiPractical applications (Psychological themes through core studies)
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiIssues in mental health (Applied psychology)
35 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The June 2024 OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) series presents a moderate to high difficulty level.
- 2Message
While Paper 1 (Research Methods) contained accessible multiple-choice questions, the design task (Q20) and the statistical calculations required absolute procedural accuracy.
- 3Message
Papers 2 and 3 tested deep conceptual understanding, demanding that students seamlessly integrate core studies with overarching debates (such as nature vs nurture and individual vs situational explanations) and apply these to unfamiliar practical scenarios.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Psychology - H567
The June 2024 OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) series presents a moderate to high difficulty level. While Paper 1 (Research Methods) contained accessible multiple-choice questions, the design task (Q20) and the statistical calculations required absolute procedural accuracy. Papers 2
The June 2024 OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) series presents a moderate to high difficulty level.
While Paper 1 (Research Methods) contained accessible multiple-choice questions, the design task (Q20) and the statistical calculations required absolute procedural accuracy.
Papers 2 and 3 tested deep conceptual understanding, demanding that students seamlessly integrate core studies with overarching debates (such as nature vs nurture and individual vs situational explanations) and apply these to unfamiliar practical scenarios.
- Total marks
- 300
- Duration
- 360 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.0 / 5
Session analysis
The June 2024 OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) series presents a moderate to high difficulty level. While Paper 1 (Research Methods) contained accessible multiple-choice questions, the design task (Q20) and the statistical calculations required absolute procedural accuracy. Papers 2 and 3 tested deep conceptual understanding, demanding that students seamlessly integrate core studies with overarching debates (such as nature vs nurture and individual vs situational explanations) and apply these to unfamiliar practical scenarios.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H567/01 Research methods: H567/02 Psychological themes through core studies: H567/03 Applied psychology:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
70% 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.
Extended Essay / Evaluation
180·10·60%
Structured/Scenario Application
65·12·22%
Short Answer
35·15·12%
Multiple Choice
20·20·7%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
H567/01 Section A (
0.75 m/minH567/01 Section B (
0.70 m/minH567/01 Section C (
0.64 m/minH567/02 Section A (
1.00 m/minH567/02 Section B (
0.83 m/minH567/02 Section C (
0.81 m/minH567/03 Section A (
0.88 m/minTotal marks
225
Total time
285 min
Avg pace
0.79
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Individual/Situational Debate
90%90%
Cognitive Area / Context-Dependent Memory
80%80%
Criminal Psychology - Collection of Evidence
75%75%
Difficulty Verdict
The June 2024 OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) series presents a moderate to high difficulty level. While Paper 1 (Research Methods) contained accessible multiple-choice questions, the design task (Q20) and the statistical calculations required absolute procedural accuracy. Papers 2 and 3 tested deep conceptual understanding, demanding that students seamlessly integrate core studies with overarching debates (such as nature vs nurture and individual vs situational explanations) and apply these to unfamiliar practical scenarios.
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.