Dear Shiza Here is the list of theories that they need to know: Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation; Primary and secondary motivation; Self-determination theory. That is all. You can see information on primary and secondary motivation...
What is motivation?Dear Shiza There is nothing that must be taught. If your students can discuss how to improve relationships based on communication, then that is fine.
Interpersonal relationships: StrategiesDear Laura The investigation of suicide prevention programs is rather sensitive and I would advise against it. Eating disorders is fine. Anything looking at the value of animal therapy would also be OK.
Internal Assessment (teacher)Dear Karlina No, they do not need to know about Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon, but should, when presented with a p-value, know what it stands for and if the difference is significant.
Lesson planning: Data analysis (HL)Dear John. I have a quick question: are students required to learn about tests of significance (Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon) and p-values for Paper 3?
Lesson planning: Data analysis (HL)Yes, sorry; when I posted it, and saw the format and length, I thought it might be confusing. I will go one by one. For the Context AOS Cognitive explanations, students can use Similarity attraction hypothesis and/or Mere Exposure...
Cognitive theories of attractionDear John & Laura, I am just beginning to have my students brainstorm some topics of interest for their IAs. One student wants to look at suicide prevention programs - would this be considered off limits as a "sensitive topic"? Another...
Internal Assessment (teacher)Dear Lucy Yes, though given the topic, and remembering essays are shorter in this curriculum, I would suggest taking a biological perspective and psychological (cognitive) perspective.
P1C Perspective and mental healthDear John and Laura, Could this question be answered using the 3 approaches as well, namely, the biological, cognitive and sociocultural perspectives with some comparing and contrasting on the way alongwith some relevant applications etc? Thanks...
P1C Perspective and mental health
John
Site authorDear Shiza, Thank you for letting me know. I hadn't published the presentation with the questions for students! It is now visible (I hope!).
Inquiry: Technology and dating