This IB Psychology course is a one-year course of study which meets the requirements of the IB program. After studying the IB psychology program at Standard Level, students will be able to describe, compare, contrast and evaluate the key ideas of the three major perspectives of psychology: biological, cognitive, and the learning perspective. Students are required to complete one scientific experiment which leads to a research paper of 2000 -3000 words. Students will develop critical thinking skills and gain knowledge necessary for contributing world citizens and lifelong learners.
Prerequisites
Written recommendation of the previous social studies teacher or permission of the instructor. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
This course prepares students for the required standard level examination in Psychology at the end of the course of study. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (22901). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course.