• Duration: 2 hours, split into two sections - A & B.
• Section A
  • What: 3 short-answer questions (SAQs)
  • Focus: Knowledge, understanding, and application
  • Hint: Aim to complete each SAQ within 20 minutes (Total of 60 mins).
• Section B
  • What: Choose and write 1 essay out of 3.
  • Focus: Synthesis and evaluation
  • Hint: Reserve 1 hour for this essay.

Real-world example: Think of Paper 1 as a fancy dinner. Section A is like appetizers – quick, short, and essential. Section B is your main course – takes more time, deeper, and more detailed!

• SL vs. HL: Same structure but different content. HL has possible references to the HL extension topics.

• Topics Covered: Abnormal psychology, health psychology, human relationships psychology, and developmental psychology.
• SL Students: Study ONE option and answer ONE of the three essay questions from it.
• HL Students: Study TWO options and answer ONE question from each.

Real-world example: It's like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book where you get to pick the stories you're most interested in, but you have to dive deep!