Hello, On MyIB, under 'Assessment' it say that 1C uses 'Areas of study' ("Only the first column in each table (“Area of study”) will be used in formulating the question."), whilst here it says 'Learning objective'. Doesn't make much of a difference...
Revision: Development P1CThe Diathesis Stress Model is not a biological model. The diathesis could be personality, personal trauma, or maladaptive thinking patterns - and this then interacts with stressors. So, I would not recommend it. A genetic or a neurotransmitter...
Diathesis Stress ModelDear Kelley, Yes, the first context is slow because we are introducing so many skills. As for critical periods, yes, they may be asked about this on the exam. You can see the list of learning objectives here:
Brain developmentDear Russell, They would not be asked a question on the biological origins of gender identity. It would be a general question on one or more factors in identity formation. Still, I would have them use the Imperato and Money studies....
Study guide: IdentityDear Vaishali You are correct. This would not earn any credit. The study is not about reconstructive memory - and there is no way to verify that the memories are accurate.
Reconstructive memoryHello John, could you use the diathesis-stress model in the abnormal psychology question to answer an ERQ about biologial explanations for one or more disorders? Would it be accurate to consider it as a biological explanation? Or is it best to just...
Diathesis Stress ModelThank you John, that's super reassuring. I was worried I was missing something. Best, Olivia
Childhood experiencesHi John and Laura, I just wanted to clarify something. Can students be asked about critical periods specifically in a Paper 1C question or would it be more generally about the role of brain maturation in development? Thank you for...
Brain developmentHi John, For 'Biological: biological origins of gender identity.' What two studies would you recommend students to review?
Study guide: Identity
John
Site authorDear Anni It really does not make much of a difference.
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