IB Psychology SL

IB Psychology

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About Psychology
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>	...in history
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Being a successful student
>	How to be a successful IB student
>	Writing essays
>	Contributing to class
>	Taking Notes
>	Studying for exams
>	knowing your learning style
>	Getting and staying organized
>	Having goals
>	Building your mission

Here now:

International Counsellor:

Your guide for future planning.

What is the exam
	The mock exam is an replica of the exam you will be taking in may. It is broken down into two papers. Paper 1: two hours. Two essays on perspectives. You have six questions to choose from. Paper 2: one hour. One essay on one of the topics that we have covered in detail. Theoretically you can choose one of eight areas, but we have studied for two: Dysfunctional psychology, and psychodynamic perspective.
	See John Cranee's site for lots of suggestions
The perspective questions:
	Can you do the following for each of the three perspectives? List at least five researchers who are KEY to the school? Explain the key ideas that dominate the perspective? Explain the attitude toward determinism? Explain the application of the school to certain issues, including: Dysfunctional psychology and therapy, Development, Education, or Personality development? Ethical issues and other criticism of the research? The methods employed by the perspective for research? Issues of Cross-culturalism
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Learning Perspective
	Reviewing for Mock Exams Download a study guide on the learning perspective Sample Short answer questions Sample esssay questions:
Biological Perspective
	Reviewing for Mock Exams Download a study guide on the biological perspective Download another study guide Sample Short answer questions Sample esssay questions: Today:
Cognitive Perspeective
	Reviewing for Mock Exams Download a study guide on the cognitive perspective Sample Short answer questions Sample esssay questions: Cognitive Perspective --see powerpoint
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	Reviewing for Mock Exams

The Syllabus

The course is the study of human experience and behavior seen through three major perspectives and various methods of psychological enquiry, with particular emphasis on empirical psychology and practical experimental work where the student will develop the capacity to work critically with both psychological theories and empirical studies. The knowledge and skills are tested by externally set examinations (80%) and the practical coursework is internally assessed by the teacher (20%). Our focus will be on the following perspectives:

Learning
Biological
Cognitive

In addition, we will look in depth at:

Dysfunctional psychology
Research methodology

Class Expectations

All students are expected to a

Arrive on time, ready to learn and contribute to the learning of others in a respectful and positive manner
Keep an organized binder of all notes and handouts
Complete assignments on time
Meet with the teacher to examine for clarification of any assignments or lectures

About the teacher

Shaun McElroy, Director of College Counselling at Escuela Campo Alegre, is the teacher of IB psychology SL. Students will soon discover that although he may not be able to pronounce words with more than three syllables he is well versed in both psychology and the IB. Having seen the course through completion in 2002, he is looking forward to another great year.