Psychology HL
10
Chapters
298
Notes
Unit 1 - Research Methodology
Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour
Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour
Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behavior
Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology
Unit 6 - Health psychology
Unit 7 - Psychology Of Human Relationships
Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology
Unit 9 - Internal Assessment
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Psychology HL
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Mastering Psychology Research Criteria & Best Practices
450 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Criterion a -setting the stage 🎯
- What? It’s about your topic, research question, and method of research.
- Why? Justify the study's importance. Why does it matter?
- How? Be clear and focused.
- Real-world Example: Instead of saying, "I’m researching sleep", you might say, "I’m researching the impact of electronic devices on teenage sleep cycles."
- Pro Tip! Use specific psychology terms, but make sure they're accurate.
Criterion b - knowledge & understanding 📘
- What? Relevance of your knowledge to your research question.
- Knowing vs. Understanding:
- Knowing: Brazil's capital is Brasília.
- Understanding: Brasília became the capital in 1960, moving from Rio de Janeiro to promote development in Brazil's interior.
- How? Use sources to back up claims and utilize relevant vocab.
- Remember: Explaining “why” and “how” shows depth!
Criterion c - think critically 💡
- What? Heart of your essay.
- How? Examine research design, look for assumptions/biases, and explore alternative theories.
- Real-world Example: If a study claims, "all teenagers are addicted to their phones," question it! Maybe they only surveyed a tiny group.
- Be Bold! 🦸♂️ Don’t be shy to question published research. If something seems off, call it out.
- Pro Tip! Use your original ideas; don't just rewrite someone else's thoughts. If you borrow, cite!
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Psychology HL
Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model
Mastering Psychology Research Criteria & Best Practices
450 words
3 mins read
Last edited on 16th Oct 2024
Table of content
Criterion a -setting the stage 🎯
- What? It’s about your topic, research question, and method of research.
- Why? Justify the study's importance. Why does it matter?
- How? Be clear and focused.
- Real-world Example: Instead of saying, "I’m researching sleep", you might say, "I’m researching the impact of electronic devices on teenage sleep cycles."
- Pro Tip! Use specific psychology terms, but make sure they're accurate.
Criterion b - knowledge & understanding 📘
- What? Relevance of your knowledge to your research question.
- Knowing vs. Understanding:
- Knowing: Brazil's capital is Brasília.
- Understanding: Brasília became the capital in 1960, moving from Rio de Janeiro to promote development in Brazil's interior.
- How? Use sources to back up claims and utilize relevant vocab.
- Remember: Explaining “why” and “how” shows depth!
Criterion c - think critically 💡
- What? Heart of your essay.
- How? Examine research design, look for assumptions/biases, and explore alternative theories.
- Real-world Example: If a study claims, "all teenagers are addicted to their phones," question it! Maybe they only surveyed a tiny group.
- Be Bold! 🦸♂️ Don’t be shy to question published research. If something seems off, call it out.
- Pro Tip! Use your original ideas; don't just rewrite someone else's thoughts. If you borrow, cite!
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Psychology HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟