Wow, that is strange. As always, I appreciate the clarification John.
Case studiesDear Dominique Exactly. Or they could use a counter-argument. The November exam asked, "To what extent is one cognitive process reliable?" Students were expected to give an example of how memory is and is not reliable.
The extent of extentYou should have a pop-up menu that asks you to make a copy. It is working, so maybe there is something blocking pop-ups on your browser.
Revision: Learning and cognition P1CHello, the cognitive and learning revision guide google docs is not opening.
Revision: Learning and cognition P1CThis is very helpful! I was reading on the paper 2 markscheme for the May 2025 that when a question has to what extent ... sociocultural factors that "it is appropriate and useful for candidates to address the influence of biological or cognitive...
The extent of extentDear James No, there is no requirement that they state a position in the introduction. The introduction only really outlines what they will be discussing. It is good for students to identify the examples (e.g., the research method...
Writing ERQsDear James The IB is weird with this term. Yes, they can use HM as a case study for Paper 1. But for Paper 3, when asked for an alternative method, they are not allowed to use a case study. Not sure why that was decision was...
Case studiesHi John, to follow up on Bassam's question, do you recommend they make an argument at the end of the introduction? I'm not seeing anything about making an argument in the "typical format of an ERQ." However, Criterion C says the research should be...
Writing ERQsHi Laura! Since in the May 2025 TZ1 paper for the SAQ "Explain one effect of enculturation on human cognition and/or behaviour with reference to one relevant study" in the markscheme it states "Effects on conformity:...
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Okay, thanks so much for this. I have worry I have overemphasized the idea of generating an argument or thesis because of Criterion C. Thanks for your input on this.
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