The new psychology curriculum guide will be published on MyIB on Tuesday 4th February. It is for teaching from August/September 2025, and there are a lot of changes to the approach to learning, though not so many to the content. You will be glad to learn, however, that the rote learning of studies is very much reduced as the focus … Read More
Another puzzle piece to help you revise the Abnormal Psychology option
And here is another Psychology Sorted review sheet. This Abnormal Psychology review sheet on major depressive disorder will help you to match the studies and arguments to the questions, in time for your May 2024 revision. I’ve started completing it just to give you the idea, and of course it can easily be adapted to fit other disorders. More to follow soon!
What is gaslighting? And how do you know if it’s happening to you?
This is an interesting topic for an Introduction to Psychology course. It has links to personal relationships and also to abnormal behaviour, and is also relevant to 16-18 year olds as they explore friendships and relationships. What is it? ‘Gaslighting’ describes psychological manipulation where one person in a relationship creates a false narrative that makes the other question their judgements … Read More
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
Sociocultural Approach, Social Cognitive Theory
This narrated ppt covers Social Cognitive Theory, including written and interactive tasks plus a key study.
Study under lockdown – how to write the Analysis section of the IA.
Here is a guide to writing the Analysis section. Enjoy!
Cultural Dimensions – study at home with this helpful, narrated ppt!
This unit of work covers the topic of what culture is, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, a guide as to how to navigate Hofstede’s page and a focus on the Individualistic/Collectivist dimension. There are lots of videos, tasks and input from students required. Here is the link to the video:
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