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Unit 1 - Research Methodology

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Herb

Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

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Brain

Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

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Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behaviour

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Performing Arts

Unit 6 - Health psychology

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Unit 7 - Pyschology Of Human Relationships

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Unit 8 - Developmental psychology

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Unit 9 - Internal Assessment

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Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model

Hello young Psychonauts! Let&#39;s dive into the exciting world of Focus Groups. If you&#39;ve ever pictured yourself as a superhero, think of focus groups as your super-team meetings! 💥

Focus groups are like a party where everyone chats about the same topic. It&#39;s a type of semi-structured interview with a group of 6&ndash;10 folks. The group dynamic is essential because participants interact with each other. Our superhero, the interviewer, acts as a facilitator or &#39;party host&#39;, steering the conversation in the right direction.

Imagine having a pizza with your friends; everyone shares their opinion on their favorite toppings. Same goes in a focus group, participants discuss their responses to questions and react to others&rsquo; opinions. This makes the chat richer, giving us additional data in their own words. It&rsquo;s like getting to taste everyone&rsquo;s favorite pizza toppings!

Think of the facilitator as a conductor of a musical band, ensuring all instruments play in harmony. They observe group dynamics, making sure the discussion stays focused on the research topic, sort of like making sure the band stays in tune!

So, what makes focus groups so cool?

<ul>
	<li>They are a quick way to gather information from multiple people, like speed-dating for data!</li>
	<li>They create a more natural and comfy environment than one-on-one interviews, like chilling with friends rather than being grilled by your principal.</li>
	<li>Sensitive questions become easier to answer in a group, thanks to the comfort of &#39;group anonymity&#39;. You might not want to admit your crush to one person, but it might be easier in a group discussion about celebrity crushes, right?</li>
	<li>Multiple perspectives lead to a well-rounded understanding of the topic - it&rsquo;s like assembling a puzzle with help from friends!</li>
</ul>

However, there are some party poopers to this fun method.

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	<li>If a participant is particularly dominant (like that friend who insists on ordering pineapple on the pizza), they might skew the group&rsquo;s responses. It&rsquo;s the facilitator&rsquo;s job to ensure everyone gets their say.</li>
	<li>It can be tricky to keep things confidential and anonymous when you&#39;re in a group. Sort of like trying to keep a secret in a group chat!</li>
	<li>Focus groups are high-maintenance; they require careful sampling (like inviting the right mix of friends to your party) and creating interview transcripts can be like cleaning up after the party!</li>
</ul>

So, that&#39;s focus groups for you! Now, imagine you&#39;re the facilitator for a focus group discussing school lunch options. What would be your approach to ensure a balanced discussion? 🤔

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Happy Studying! 📚🧠

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Psychology SL

Unit 1 - Research Methodology

Unlock Focus Group Secrets: Your Superhero Team Meeting Guide!

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What's a focus group?

Discussion dynamics

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Unit 1 - Research Methodology

Unlock Focus Group Secrets: Your Superhero Team Meeting Guide!

Table of content

What's a focus group?

Discussion dynamics

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