Dear Marta, If the student is doing an experiment on anchoring bias, they need to first identify the problem that they are trying to address and how the study may lead to a change in policy or procedure. If they have done that successfully,...
Sample experiment 1Dear Aytaj, I think that it is fine. The student is explaining how CBT is applied by giving an example from how the therapy works. That is acceptable.
P1C Perspective & MDDDear Adela Yes, the question is fine. The key to the comment in the guide is the word "speculation." Any investigation of modern behavioral or cultural trends must be based on empirical research.
Supervising Extended EssayDear Poorvi, No need for "as a component of Machiavellian traits" in the first question. Yes, the second is fine. Why were you concerned about the second one?
Supervising Extended EssayNo. And remember, they are not actually carrying it out.
Deciding methodologyHi John, This particular content area has reminded me of forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese). Do you think that this would be suitable for this area of study? Thanks, Sarah
Depression: Cultural approachesHi John and Laura, For the learning outcome, factors that may explain the difference in prevalence rates for mental health disorders between cultures and and /or populations, can students talk about globalization, reporting bias, gender bias...
Depression: PrevalenceThat is much appreciated, thank you!
Credibility (HL only)Hi John and Laura, I hope you're well. I saw this article about variable schedules and social media. I was going to use it in class, though the article says check social media is variable ratio but would it be variable interval? Is it possible for...
Classical and operant conditioning
John
Site authorDear Angela, Thank you for catching that! Fixed.
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