First assessment May 2027 · Standard Level and Higher Level The class practicals are new for the 2027 IB Psychology specification, compulsory, and the skills and understanding they develop are critical for Paper 2 Section A and the Internal Assessment. The single most useful decision you can make is to keep the topic constant and change only the method. One … Read More
Last Puzzle Piece: References List and Appendices
The last piece of the IA puzzle. Write your References list and Appendices.
What is Critical Thinking? An example from the Cognitive Approach.
What is critical thinking? It is wondering what the research findings really show and how they show it. It is tricky at first, but as you write more essays, it becomes easier. It answers the ‘So what?’ question.
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
Your Psychology extended essay – how to start writing
Extended essay – You’ve chosen your topic, done some reading, refined your question…now what? The temptation is to keep reading, more and more. But please don’t do that. Start writing, and read to answer the questions that arise as you write.