As I wrote above, itbis not correct to say that because a study is biological and does not consider other perspectives that it is reductionist. In that case, almost all reserach would be reductionist. Psychologists soecialize and do not test all perspectives...
Classical and operant conditioningHi John, Thank you very much for your response and explanation. I appreciate and understand this - thank you. However what I mean is that if you are explaining behaviour in terms of sociocultural or cognitive factors ONLY then surely this...
Classical and operant conditioningDear Kalyani It is definitely a sensitive topic, but it is not forbidden by the IB. It is totally fine for the IA.
Choice of research topicDear Sara, Yes, it will come in the future. We are still trying to finish inquiry units for all of the HL possibilities, so this is not our focus yet. Unfortunately, worldwide there has also been a problem with discussing trans issues...
EnculturationDear Neeru, It is not entirely accurate to describe an approach (biological, cognitive, or sociocultural) as reductionist. Rather, it is an explanation of behavior that may be reductionist. For example, arguing that behavior is simply...
Classical and operant conditioningDear Joanna, Yes, the student should focus on one cognitive skill. Many students look at executive function or cognitive flexibility.
An overview of Extended Essay (2027)Dear Joanna It is probably best to focus on one cognitive skill, and memory is perfect, as there are some many different aspects to it, that it may be that being bilingual helps one type of memory and not another, or it may be that bilingualism...
An overview of Extended Essay (2027)Dear Aytaj Sorry, I was trying to say what I ended up saying in the analysis about causality. I will make this clearer.
P2B: FITD (Dickerson)Thank you for confirming!
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