IB Psychology
Psychology is the systematic study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology has its roots in both the natural and social sciences, leading to a variety of research designs and applications, and providing a unique approach to understanding modern society.
IB psychology examines the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior, thereby adopting an integrative approach. Understanding how psychological knowledge is generated, developed and applied enables students to achieve a greater understanding of themselves and appreciate the diversity of human behavior. The ethical concerns raised by the methodology and application of psychological research are key considerations in IB psychology.
Format of Assessment:
External assessment (3 hours) 75%
Paper 1 (2 hours) (50%)
Section A: Three compulsory questions on part 1 of the syllabus.
Section B: Three questions on part 1 of the syllabus. Students choose one question to
answer in essay form.
Paper 2 (1 hour) (25%)
Fifteen questions on part 2 of the syllabus. Students choose one question to answer in
essay form.
Internal assessment (25%)
This is done under the teacher's supervision during the course of the year. The IA is a report of a simple experimental study conducted by the student.
IB psychology examines the interaction of biological, cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior, thereby adopting an integrative approach. Understanding how psychological knowledge is generated, developed and applied enables students to achieve a greater understanding of themselves and appreciate the diversity of human behavior. The ethical concerns raised by the methodology and application of psychological research are key considerations in IB psychology.
Format of Assessment:
External assessment (3 hours) 75%
Paper 1 (2 hours) (50%)
Section A: Three compulsory questions on part 1 of the syllabus.
Section B: Three questions on part 1 of the syllabus. Students choose one question to
answer in essay form.
Paper 2 (1 hour) (25%)
Fifteen questions on part 2 of the syllabus. Students choose one question to answer in
essay form.
Internal assessment (25%)
This is done under the teacher's supervision during the course of the year. The IA is a report of a simple experimental study conducted by the student.
