Psychology past papers · IB HL
2021–2026Group 3Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3
IB Psychology HL past papers — by session
Every recent Psychology exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1The brain and behaviour
- 1.2Hormones, pheromones and behaviour
- 1.3Genetics and behaviour
- 1.4The role of animal research in understanding human behaviour
- 2.1Cognitive processing
- 2.2Reliability of cognitive processes
- 2.3Emotion and cognition
- 2.4Cognitive processing in the digital world
- 3.1The individual and the group
- 3.2Cultural origins of behaviour
- 3.3Cultural influences on individual behaviour
- 3.4The influence of globalization on individual behaviour
- 4.1Research methods in psychology
- 4.2Ethics in psychological research
- 5.1Abnormal psychology: factors influencing diagnosis
- 5.2Abnormal psychology: etiology of disorders
- 5.3Abnormal psychology: treatment of disorders
- 6.1Health psychology: determinants of health
- 6.2Health psychology: health problems
- 6.3Health psychology: promoting health
- 7.1Developmental psychology: influences on cognitive and social development
- 7.2Developmental psychology: developing an identity
- 7.3Developmental psychology: developing as a learner
- 8.1Human relationships: personal relationships
- 8.2Human relationships: group dynamics
- 8.3Human relationships: social responsibility
Papers by exam series
- May 2026HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Psychology HL past papers?
- Every recent Psychology HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB Psychology have mark schemes?
- Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
- What's the best way to use Psychology past papers?
- Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.
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