Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): past paper questions
Real questions on obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)
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- 9990/31 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[6]
Describe the following: • • a study about obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) that includes a description of obsessions and compulsions the Yale‑Brown Obsessive‑Compulsive Scale (Y‑BOCS).
See it on the paper → - 9990/31 · May/June 2026 · Q4b[10]
Evaluate the following, including a discussion about psychometrics: • • a study about obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) that includes a description of obsessions and compulsions the Yale‑Brown Obsessive‑Compulsive Scale (Y‑BOCS). Evaluation in your answer can include strengths, weaknesses and a discussion of issues a...
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · May/June 2026 · Q4a[6]
Describe the following: • • a study about obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) that includes a description of obsessions and compulsions the Yale‑Brown Obsessive‑Compulsive Scale (Y‑BOCS).
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · May/June 2026 · Q4b[10]
Evaluate the following, including a discussion about psychometrics: • • a study about obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD) that includes a description of obsessions and compulsions the Yale‑Brown Obsessive‑Compulsive Scale (Y‑BOCS). Evaluation in your answer can include strengths, weaknesses and a discussion of issues a...
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2026 · Q9a[10]
Plan an experiment with a longitudinal design to investigate the effectiveness of exposure and response prevention (ERP) for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Your plan must include details about: • • frequency/interval of testing type of data.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2026 · Q9b(i)[4]
Describe this psychological knowledge.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2026 · Q9b(ii)[4]
Explain how you used two features of this psychological knowledge to plan your experiment.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2026 · Q9c(i)[2]
Explain one reason for your choice of frequency/interval of testing. (c) (i)
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2026 · Q9c(ii)[2]
Explain one weakness with your choice of frequency/interval of testing.
See it on the paper → - 9990/32 · February/March 2026 · Q3a[4]
Explain how Kiara’s doctor will decide whether Kiara has OCD.
See it on the paper → - 9990/32 · February/March 2026 · Q3b[2]
Explain one reason why the diagnosis may not be correct.
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · October/November 2025 · Q1[4]
Hugh has obsessive‑compulsive disorder (OCD). Hugh’s childhood was difficult. His mother had an obsession with germs, insisting on excessive cleanliness. Suggest two different explanations of why Hugh has OCD.
See it on the paper → - 9990/31 · May/June 2025 · Q4a[6]
For the treatment and management of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Describe SSRIs and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
See it on the paper → - 9990/31 · May/June 2025 · Q4b[10]
For the treatment and management of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Evaluate SSRIs and exposure and response prevention (ERP), including a discussion about the use of children in research. Evaluation in your answer can include strengths, weaknesses and a discussion of issues and debates. Section B: Consumer Psycho...
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · May/June 2025 · Q4a[6]
For the treatment and management of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Describe SSRIs and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
See it on the paper → - 9990/33 · May/June 2025 · Q4b[10]
For the treatment and management of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): Evaluate SSRIs and exposure and response prevention (ERP), including a discussion about the use of children in research. Evaluation in your answer can include strengths, weaknesses and a discussion of issues and debates. Section B: Consumer Psycho...
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2a[2]
Outline the scale used to assess question items on the Y-BOCS.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2b[2]
Suggest one way that the reliability of the Y-BOCS could be tested.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2025 · Q2c[4]
Explain one strength and one weakness of using psychometric tests to measure OCD. Consumer Psychology Answer all questions if you have studied this option.
See it on the paper → - 9990/42 · May/June 2025 · Q9b(i)[4]
Describe this psychological knowledge.
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Comprehensive responses could explain in detail ICD-11, MOCI and/or Y-BOCS. • Many showed good knowledge of the symptoms of OCD from the ICD-11. Others that identified and outlined the MOCI and/or Y-BOCs also had good knowledge of these selfreports. • Details being correct with good to excellent understanding of how Kiara’s doctor will decide if she has OCD. Limited resp...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9990/32 Q3(a) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • These responses were able to give a reason (most commonly Kiara feels embarrassed or social desirability bias) and why this could happen (Type 1/Type 2 error) in reference to why the diagnosis is incorrect or they gave a clear example of a symptom of OCD and why this might be embarrassing to disclose. Limited responses • Some candidates were able to explain one reason wh...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 9990/32 Q3(b) (Cambridge)
The responses to this question covered the full range of marks. Responses that achieved 3–4 marks often referred to the process of CBT and how this could help to treat Rahul’s symptoms specifically with accurate terminology. Common suggestions for contextualised responses involved Rahul would identify his irrational thoughts/obsession(s) and how this was leading to the compulsive behaviour of arra...
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 9990/32 Q1 (Cambridge)
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