IB
Psychology
Core Content
1.1 - Introduction to the Biological Approach1.2 - Techniques to Study the Brain1.3 - Localisation: Hemispheres1.4 - Localisation: Brain Centres1.5 - Neuroplasticity1.6 - Neurotransmitters & Behaviour1.7 - Hormones & Behaviour1.8 - Pheromones & Behaviour1.9 - Genetics & Behaviour1.10 - Evolution & Behaviour1.11 - Animal Research & Human Behaviour
2.1 - Introduction to the Cognitive Approach2.2 - Multi-store Model of Memory2.3 - Working Memory Model2.4 - Long-term Memory2.5 - Top-down Theory2.6 - Bottom-up Theory2.7 - Thinking & Decision-making2.8 - Reliability of Memory2.9 - Cognitive Biases in Decision-making2.10 - Emotion & Cognition2.11 - Cognitive Processing in the Digital World
3.1 - Introduction to the Sociocultural Approach3.2 - Social Identity Theory3.3 - Social Cognitive Theory3.4 - Reciprocal Determinism3.5 - Conformity3.6 - Stereotypes3.7 - Cultural Origins of Behaviour & Cognition3.8 - Enculturation3.9 - Acculturation3.10 - Universalism & Relativism3.11 - Factors Affecting Cultural Change3.12 - How Globalisation Affects Behaviour3.13 - Methods to Study Globalisation & Behaviour
4.1 - Experiments4.2 - Observations4.3 - Questionnaires4.4 - Interviews4.5 - Correlational Analysis4.6 - Case Studies4.7 - Aims & Hypotheses4.8 - Sampling Techniques4.9 - Experimental Design4.10 - Ethical Issues4.11 - Reliability & Validity4.12 - Quantitative & Qualitative Data4.13 - Presentation of Data4.14 - Graphs4.15 - Normal Distribution4.16 - Statistical Testing
Options
1.1 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology1.2 - Diagnosis & Classification1.3 - Clinical Biases1.4 - Reliability & Validity of Diagnosis1.5 - Cultural Relativism & Ethical Diagnosis1.6 - OCD1.7 - OCD: Genetic Explanation1.8 - OCD: Neural Explanation1.9 - OCD: Evolutionary Explanation1.10 - OCD: Behaviourist Explanation1.11 - OCD: Cognitive Explanation1.12 - OCD: Psychodynamic Explanation1.13 - Anorexia Nervosa1.14 - Anorexia: Genetic Explanation1.15 - Anorexia: Neural Explanation1.16 - Anorexia: Evolutionary Explanation1.17 - Anorexia: Family Systems Theory1.18 - Anorexia: Social Learning Theory1.19 - Anorexia: Cognitive Explanation1.20 - OCD: Biological Treatments1.21 - OCD: Psychological Treatments1.22 - Anorexia: Biological Treatments1.23 - Anorexia: Psychological Treatments1.24 - Culture & Treatments
2.1 - Influence of Peers2.2 - Influence of Play2.3 - Childhood Trauma2.4 - Childhood Resilience2.5 - Influence of Poverty & Socioeconomic Status2.6 - Attachments2.7 - Biological Explanation of Gender Identity2.8 - Cognitive Explanation of Gender Identity2.9 - Sociocultural Explanation of Gender Identity2.10 - Social Roles2.11 - Empathy & Theory of Mind2.12 - Piaget's Theory2.13 - Vygotsky's Theory2.14 - Brain Development
3.1 - Biopsychosocial Model of Health & Well-being3.2 - Genetic Vulnerability3.3 - Personality Factors3.4 - Health Belief Model3.5 - Theory of Planned Behaviour3.6 - Six-stage Model of Behaviour Change3.7 - Stress3.8 - Family & Peer Influences3.9 - Dopamine Explanation of Addiction3.10 - Cognitive Theory of Addiction3.11 - Sociocultural Theory of Addiction3.12 - Prevalence of Health Problems3.13 - Health Promotion3.14 - Tools for Health Promotion3.15 - Effectiveness of Health Promotion
4.1 - Evolutionary Theory of Reproductive Strategies4.2 - Matching Hypothesis4.3 - Social Exchange Theory4.4 - Equity Theory4.5 - Investment Model of Commitment4.6 - Communication in Relationships4.7 - Why Relationships Change4.8 - Bystanderism4.9 - Prosocial Behaviour & Kin Selection4.10 - Empathy-altruism Theory 4.11 - Promoting Prosocial Behaviour4.12 - Cooperation & Competition4.13 - Evolution & Cooperation4.14 - Game Theory4.15 - Cohesion4.16 - Social Loafing4.17 - Prejudice4.18 - Social Identity Theory4.19 - Conformity4.20 - Realistic Conflict Theory4.21 - Origins of Conflict4.22 - Conflict Resolution