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Research in psychology
Biological level of analysis (psychology and behavior)
Biological level of analysis (genetics and behavior)
An integrative look at criminal behavior
Cognitive level of analysis
Sociocultural level of analysis
Core-Sociocultural level of analysis (Paper 1)
Core: Sociocultural level of analysis
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What makes you who you are?
Culture influences behavior.
To what extent is our behavior determined by our culture?
How do psychologists study socio-cultural factors on human behavior?
How does our social cognition influence our behavior?
Outline the principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis
Explain how the principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research through theories and/or studies
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the SCLA
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the SCLA
Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior
Discuss two errors in attribution
Evaluate social identity theory
Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behavior
Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies
Discuss the use of compliance techniques
Evaluate research on conformity to group norms
Discuss factors influencing conformity
Define the term culture and cultural norms
Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior
Using examples, explain emic and etic concepts
The three areas of in-depth study are linked below
Sociocultural level of analysis-sociocultural cognition
Sociocultural level of analysis-social and cultural norms
An integrative approach to prejudice and discrimination
Command term question development for SLA
Links to TOK:
How does culture affect the way we interact with our family, friends and strangers?
IB Learner profile:
They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.
Mini lectures fllowed by reflective writing
Wiki page development
Peer editing using Google docs
Mind map and visual representation (non-text) of key concepts
In class essay
Oxford Revision guides As & A Level Psychology Through diagrams
pp. 45-77 selected
Forty Studies That Changed Psychology
-Asch: The Power of Conformity; Milgram: Obey at Any Cost.
DVD discovering Psychology: The Power of the Situation.
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