Extended Essays made easier

It’s that time of year again, when students who have only been studying psychology for a few months are asked to think of an area of research in which they are interested.  And out come the titles, and questions: ‘What makes a psychopath?’  ‘Does the media cause eating disorders?’ ‘Why do more girls than boys get depressed?’ Aaargh! Teachers sigh … Read More

Planning your Psychology extended essay – designing your question

You’ve chosen your topic – now it’s time to temporarily design your question. Why ‘temporarily’? Because your reading may suggest a stronger argument than the first one that occurs to you. It is important to keep reading peer-reviewed articles in psychology journals for several reasons, before designing your final question. 2. Designing your question. Your topic may be a very … Read More