Psychology IB Standard Level

Course summary

At the core of the IB psychology course is an introduction to three different approaches to understanding behaviour: the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches. Students study and critically evaluate the knowledge, concepts, theories and research that have developed the understanding in these fields. The aims of the psychology course at SL are to: - develop an understanding of the biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors affecting mental processes and behaviour - apply an understanding of the biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors affecting mental processes and behaviour to at least one applied area of study - understand diverse methods of inquiry - understand the importance of ethical practice in psychological research in general and observe ethical practice in their own inquiries - ensure that ethical practices are upheld in all psychological inquiry and discussion - develop an awareness of how psychological research can be applied to address real-world problems and promote positive change - provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional language - foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong enjoyment of language learning