Hi Laura and John, For Paper 1A, could they use the Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis as an example of a COGNITIVE MODEL, and the Similarity-Attraction Hypothesis or the Halo Effect as an example...
Cognitive theories of attractionOh that is great news! Thank you. Would it be enough to cite the video or should it be as full text in the appendix? I feel so relieved to be able to ask you questions. I must say that the new IA has been more challenging that I first...
Data collection tool: IA experimentDear John/Laura I was just wondering, based on the new specification if I am required to teach attention or could I just get away with teaching memory in the Learning and Cognition unit? The spec just refers to cognitive processes, so would...
Learning and cognitionThank you for this. One of my students RQ is To what extent does social media use impact empathy levels - her counter is personality differences such as confidence levels and insecurity/resilience. These are different factors but does it count...
Writing the EEHi John, Do we know what command terms can be used for a Paper 1 Section C question? E.g could it be any of the AO3 command terms or can I tell my students it will be always be a "discuss"?
Paper 1 Writing samplesThanks! I realise it isn't required, but I still think it's nice to know about as it links to TOK in my case - thanks very much!
Introducing Cognitive DevelopmentYou do not have to cover this topic. You could simply do a very general lesson on schema theory (as seen in the "cognitive approach" part of the textbook. As for what is optional, there is not a lot that is optional. All content...
Schema and memory distortionDear Shiza You are correct. This will be considered irrelevant to the research question. There is definitely research that shows that MBSR can have negative effects, especially in teen populations. She should use that type of research....
Writing the EEDear Anni You can find this information in the presentation that is part of the lesson plan, and it is in the student revision section. Personally, I don't think that they would ask this question. However, if they did, I would recommend...
P1C Perspective: Schema
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Hello John and Laura, I hope the start of the academic year is treating you well. I wanted to ask something about the potential ´double dipping´ here. If we have taught students social penetration theory for example, and Gottman´s 4 Horsemen...
Interpersonal relationships: Strategies