Impulse control disorders: past paper questions
Real questions on impulse control disorders
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- 9990/31 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[2]
Outline one way gambling disorder was treated in the study by Grant et al. (2008).
See it on the paper → - 9990/32 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[2]
Explain one weakness of REBT.
See it on the paper → - 9990/32 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[6]
Describe the following: • • the diagnostic criteria (ICD‑11) of impulse control disorders for kleptomania and pyromania the Kleptomania Symptom Assessment Scale (K‑SAS).
See it on the paper → - 9990/32 · May/June 2026 · Q4b[10]
Evaluate the following, including a discussion about questionnaires: • • the diagnostic criteria (ICD‑11) of impulse control disorders for kleptomania and pyromania the Kleptomania Symptom Assessment Scale (K‑SAS). Evaluation in your answer can include strengths, weaknesses and a discussion of issues and debates. Secti...
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · May/June 2026 · Q2a[2]
Outline one way gambling disorder was treated in the study by Grant et al. (2008).
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · May/June 2026 · Q2b[2]
Explain one reason why the findings from the study by Grant et al. may not be applicable to everyday life.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · February/March 2026 · Q2a[2]
Identify two features of the treatment of imaginal desensitisation for impulse control disorders.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · February/March 2026 · Q2b[2]
Suggest how pyromania can be treated, other than by imaginal desensitisation.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · February/March 2026 · Q2c[4]
Explain two weaknesses of using imaginal desensitisation to treat pyromania. Consumer Psychology Answer all questions if you have studied this option.
See it on the paper → - 9990/41 · October/November 2025 · Q9b(i)[4]
Describe this psychological knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 9990/41 · October/November 2025 · Q9b(ii)[4]
Explain how you used two features of this psychological knowledge to plan your study.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[2]
Outline Miller’s feeling-state theory explanation of impulse control disorders.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · October/November 2025 · Q2b[2]
Suggest one way Miller could support his theory, other than with a case study.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · October/November 2025 · Q9b(i)[4]
Describe this psychological knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · October/November 2025 · Q9b(ii)[4]
Explain how you used two features of this psychological knowledge to plan your study.
See it on the paper → - 9990/43 · October/November 2025 · Q9b(i)[4]
Describe this psychological knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 9990/43 · October/November 2025 · Q9b(ii)[4]
Explain how you used two features of this psychological knowledge to plan your study.
See it on the paper → - 9990/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[2]
Outline Miller’s feeling-state theory of impulse control disorders.
See it on the paper → - 9990/31 · May/June 2025 · Q2b[2]
Explain one reason why Miller’s feeling-state theory could be considered holistic.
See it on the paper → - 9990/31 · May/June 2025 · Q3a(i)[2]
Suggest one reason why Emi may be diagnosed with pyromania.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Many responses identified two features of imaginal desensitisation: progressive muscle relaxation and visualising exposure to the situation that triggers the drive. Some responses also described additional aspects, such as the construction of a script. Limited responses • Some candidates incorrectly wrote about covert sensitisation, a very different procedure. Others bel...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9990/42 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most responses correctly suggested that covert sensitisation could be used and gave details of this treatment such as the pairing of an aversive stimulus with the trigger stimulus. Also correct was the use of biochemicals where the study by Grant et al. was often mentioned. Limited responses • Some candidates suggested cognitive restructuring which is incorrect because i...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9990/42 Q2(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates included two weaknesses and related the weaknesses to examples from imaginal desensitisation and treating pyromania. Limited responses • Some candidates provided only one weakness, some provided weaknesses which were related to covert sensitisation rather than imaginal desensitisation and some gave generic responses such as the treatment is ‘time consumi...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9990/42 Q2(c) (Cambridge)
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