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IB Psychology

Should I Study Psychology?

If a student wishes to pursue higher education in Psychology or a profession related to the study and understanding of the human mind and behaviour, then the IB course in Psychology will give them a step up. The course is offered in both Standard Level and Higher Level, with the latter requiring students to answer additional questions within two of the three papers students will complete in the course. The course consists of a core component that looks at four areas of psychology, namely the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches to understanding human behaviour, as well as the approaches used in researching behaviours. Students are also asked to study one (two in higher levels) optional area of psychology, including abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, psychological health, or the psychology of human relationships.

How to get a 7 in Psychology?

In paper 1, students will be responsible for three short answer questions based on the core components of the course, as well as a further longer essay question, with higher levels being asked to reference additional topics rather than the single one expected from standard level students. Paper 2 consists of a further essay-based question about one of the optional topics covered in the curriculum (with higher level students answering two questions as they cover two optional topics). The final paper, only sat by higher level students, will examine their understanding of psychological approaches to research. Lastly, all levels of students will be expected to design, conduct and write up a report on an experimental study. This consists of finding a main topic of investigation and then conducting a safe but exciting study based upon a researchable aim with dependent and independent variables based on a hypothesis.

How CANA coaches students to achieve a 7 in IB Psychology.

CANA’s IB psychology lessons focus on explaining the key theories that make up so much of the thought behind psychology, as well as the best ways to apply these theories to their papers and exams. Teachers at CANA will aid students in improving the way they can apply the theories they have studied, as well as others learned throughout the course, to practical experiments.

Teachers at CANA will aid students in improving the way they can apply these theories by understanding how empirical studies have contributed to the development and refinement of psychological theories. Students will acquire the skills to evaluate theories and research designs as well as an understanding of data analysis and ethics in psychological research. This approach will not only enable students to generate an integrated and articulate response in an exam, but also facilitate the understanding of psychological concepts.

CANA teachers will work with students to design an experiment, guide them to carry out the experiment in a scientific and rigorous manner, and record the steps and results accurately and concisely. Teachers will also guide students on what is expected in the exams and other academic writing, guiding them to create the best possible work within their capabilities.

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