Mock exams · Psychology

IB Psychology Mock Exams

Paper 1 short-answer and concept essays, Paper 2 research-methods papers and HL Paper 3 data-analysis papers for IB Psychology SL and HL, with instant AI-powered grading against the IB markbands.

IB Psychology Study NotesIB Psychology FlashcardsIB Psychology Exam Skills
Pro feature50% OFF FIRST MONTH

  • 160+

    Full mock exam papers

  • 80,000+

    Original practice questions

  • 24,000+

    Answers practised by students

  • 14-day

    Money-back guarantee

02—The format

Psychology Paper Breakdown

Know the format inside-out so you can allocate your time and tailor your revision to each paper type.

Paper 1

SL + HL

1 hour 30 minutes · 35% SL / 25% HL

Short-answer questions on the biological and cognitive approaches, scenario questions applying content to a context, and one 15-mark concept essay.

Short-answer [4]Applied scenario [6]Concept essay [15]

Paper 2

SL + HL

1 hour 30 minutes · 35% SL / 25% HL

Four questions on your own class practical (describe, explain a concept, compare methods, design a study) and one 15-mark essay discussing an unseen study against two or more concepts.

Class-practical questionsConcept + study essay [15]

Paper 3

HL only

1 hour 45 minutes · 30% HL

Source-based data-analysis paper: interpret a limitation, analyse data and state a conclusion, discuss credibility, and synthesise the sources in a 15-mark response.

Data interpretationAnalysis + conclusionCredibilitySynthesis essay [15]

03—The papers

Available Psychology Mock Exams

5 mock exams ready to practice. Browse for free, then start a timed session with a subscription.

04—Why

Why Practice Psychology Mock Exams?

  • Build familiarity with the Paper 1 SAQ ladder and the 15-mark concept essay before the real exam
  • Master timing across the short-answer questions and the extended essays
  • Practise evaluation — the top-band discriminator on every 15-mark essay
  • Learn to link content, a concept and a context in one answer
  • Identify weak approaches or contexts to target revision
  • Reduce exam anxiety through repeated realistic timed practice

05—Tips

Psychology Exam Tips from Top Scorers

Evaluate, don’t just describe

Top marks on the 15-mark essays come from weighing strengths against limitations and reaching a reasoned conclusion, not from listing what you know.

A clear example is enough

Studies are illustrative — one clear worked example (real or hypothetical) linked to the mechanism scores as well as a memorised named study.

Name the concept

Frame answers around the six concepts — bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective, responsibility — and link them explicitly.

Use precise terminology

Accurate use of the prescribed psychological terminology is rewarded in every markband — define terms and apply them correctly.

Compared

Aimnova Mock Exams vs IB Past Papers

FeatureAimnovaPast papers
Instant AI grading
Personalised study plan
Topic-level analytics
Examiner-style feedback
Unlimited retakes
Timed exam conditions
IB-aligned mark schemes
Auto study plan after each attempt

Keep going

More Psychology Study Resources

IB Psychology Study NotesIB Psychology Revision GuideIB Psychology FlashcardsIB Psychology Exam SkillsAll IB Mock ExamsIB Question BankIB Revision Guide

FAQ

Psychology Mock Exams — FAQ

How many IB Psychology mock exams are available?
Mock papers covering Paper 1 (SAQs and concept essay), Paper 2 (research methods) and HL Paper 3 (data analysis) are added as the subject builds out.
Can I practise Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately?
Yes. Each paper type is offered separately so you can drill short-answer recall (Paper 1) or research-methods and data analysis (Papers 2 and 3) on their own.

Ready to ace your Psychology exam?

Start with a free mock exam. Get instant AI grading, detailed feedback, and a personalised study plan, all in one session.

Start freeBrowse all mock exams