Sorry for a very long question, and for maybe not posting it in the appropriate location. I am a first year IB psychology teacher (SL - old curriculum) feeling crunched for time (we missed a week of school due to weather in January). I...
Unit planning: CognitiveThank you, John!
Theories of brain developmentDear Agoston, The rule is supposed to be always "one or more." However, one year they did ask for two theories of brain development. I believe that this was in error and will not happen again (but note how I end this response). But...
Theories of brain developmentDear Rand, I agree with Laura's comment below. The research here is not answering the question. All research in this essay should focus directly on the question: do attachment styles play a role in the development of BPD. A...
EE Criterion C. Critical thinkingDear Bhavya No, the student must discuss one or more research methods, but if one of them is a case study, like the Avon study, then they may also discuss the advantages of a longitudinal design. But the IB does not consider...
Developing as a learnerDear Almudena This sample would get top marks.
Setting up your interviewDear Joel Yes, it can - myelination and frontal lobe development are relevant here.
Theories of brain developmentDear Rand We cannot approve particular questions, but what John has said before is correct. A question does not necessarily have to specify a particular attachment style.
Extended Essay (2026)Dear Rand John and I cannot advise on all the details of a student's plan. However, the most important point is that they answer the question, and in your first post, you mention that they are looking at how bio vulnerability shapes attachment...
EE Criterion C. Critical thinking
John
Site authorDear Laura I assume you are an SL only course, correct? What have you covered so far? They only have to know one cognitive bias. So, I would only teach anchoring. It is simple and then you can move on to the other...
Unit planning: Cognitive