Psychology is the study of human beings as individuals and asmembers of social groups. This course focuses on the study ofhuman experience and behaviours with specific reference todifferent perspectives: biological, cognitive and sociocultural.Cultural diversity is explored and you are encouraged to developempathy for the feelings, needs and lives of others within andoutside your own culture.You will follow a practical course in research methods andstatistics and will be expected to conduct and interpretpsychological research Comparison between this course and A Level A Level courses differ significantly in psychology. IB Psychology adopts an exclusively "perspectives" approach. This involves studying the different approaches psychologists use in an attempt to gain an understanding of the underlying assumptions held by disparate groups of psychologists. The ultimate intention is to gain a holistic vision for how psychology fits together into a unit. Coursework is similar to A Level but has a compulsory experimental approach. In terms of assessment the IB Psychology course places more far more emphasis on essays than on structured questions. Core Content: Standard Level: Three perspectives: learning, cognitive and biological. Option Topics: Standard Level: One from following list. • Comparative psychology, cultural psychology, dysfunctional psychology, health psychology, lifespan psychology, psychodynamic psychology and social psychology.
Name: Psychology IBCC Level 3 Pathway2 Element 2 Qualification title: Psychology Level 3 Pathway2 Element 2 Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Internal Assessment: 1500 words (SL) External Assessment: 80% Examination • Paper 1: Core material: 3 SL compulsory shortanswer questions; one extendedresponse question from a choice of four questions (50% SL) • Paper 2: Option topics: For each option topic studied ( 1 for SL) students choose one essay from three titles (50% SL) Awarding International Baccalaureate Created 20151109 11:42:34 Updated 20161102 14:43:34
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