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Abnormal psychology
This unit focuses on the complexities of psychological disorders and why it is not easy to determine the reasons why people develop them. The unit starts by looking at factors that influence diagnosis.
Biological approach
In the biological approach, we examine the role of biological factors in human behavior. Biological factors include the brain, neurotransmission, hormones, genetics, evolution, and (potentially) pheromones.
Cognitive approach
The cognitive approach examines how the way we think, remember, and perceive affects our behavior. In this unit, we look at two cognitive processes: memory and decision-making. In this unit, we will also
Developmental psychology
In this unit, we look at how children change over time. Specifically, we look at how their cognitive abilities develop, as well as their sense of identity. In addition to looking at how children develop
Practicing Paper 3
The following practice papers are not official IB papers. As of the creation of this page, there is only one specimen paper available. All of the papers are created here by me, based on examiner experience.
Health psychology
The health unit looks at how biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors may affect our health. We look at the origin of health problems - such as stress and obesity. In addition, we will look at
Human relationships
This unit focuses on how we interact with others. The three topics are social responsibility, interpersonal relationships, and group dynamics. The focus is on how biological, cognitive, and sociocultural
Research methods
This section of the site focuses on how psychologists carry out their research. This includes both quantitative methods (experiments, surveys, correlations) and qualitative research (questionnaires,
Sociocultural approach
The sociocultural approach examines the effect of environmental and cultural factors on behavior. This approach argues that our behavior is influenced by other people, even when we believe we are acting