Pearson Edexcel GCSE Psychology Paper 2 2025 Question Paper

Get the official Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Psychology Paper 2 question paper from the May 2025 exam series (1PS0/02). This downloadable PDF contains the complete examiner-issued paper used in the Thursday 15 May 2025 afternoon session, including all structured, data-response and extended 9-mark assessment questions in the original exam layout.

Use this paper to practise authentic GCSE Psychology exam questions across research methods, criminal psychology, the self, perception, sleep and dreaming, and language, thought and communication. The paper includes statistical calculations, scatter diagrams, qualitative-data evaluation, perceptual-set experiments, token economy assessment, circadian-rhythm application and linguistic relativism extended-response questions. Students will also practise AO1, AO2 and AO3 examiner-style responses using real scenario-based tasks from the Summer 2025 series. Pair it with the matching Edexcel 1PS0/02 May 2025 mark scheme on markscheme.net for full examiner-standard revision and self-assessment. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net — your fastest route to top-grade GCSE Psychology revision.

This document is designed for GCSE Psychology students preparing for the 2026 Pearson Edexcel examination series, especially candidates aiming for grades 7–9 in application, evaluation and extended-response writing. It is also ideal for retake students, independent learners and home-educated candidates who want realistic exam-style Psychology practice based on the latest Edexcel specification.

Teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers and Psychology departments can use this paper for timed assessments, mock examinations, retrieval practice and examiner-style essay workshops. Parents supporting revision at home can also use the official May 2025 paper to strengthen confidence in research methods, psychological theories, statistical analysis and scenario-based application skills.