Ib Psychology Flash Cards

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Outline principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis.

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Explain how principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research

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Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis

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Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis.

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Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behaviour.

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Discuss two errors in attributions

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Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies.

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Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour.

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Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies.

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Discuss the use of compliance techniques

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Evaluate research on conformity to group norms.

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Discuss factors influencing conformity

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Front 13

Define the terms “culture” and “cultural norms”.

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Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behaviour

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Using one or more examples, explain “emic” and “etic” concepts.

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Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis

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Explain how principles that define the biological level of analysis may be demonstrated in research

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Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis

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Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis.

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Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain

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Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission on human behavior

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Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones in human behavior..

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Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.

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Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behavior

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Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies

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With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behavior?.

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Examine one evolutionary explanation of behavio

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Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behavior.

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Outline principles that define the cognitive level of analysis

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Explain how principles that define the cognitive level of analysis may be demonstrated in research

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Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the cognitivelevel of analysis

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Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the cognitive level of analysis.

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Evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies.

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Evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process

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Explain how biological factors may affect one cognitive process

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Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process

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With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent is one cognitive process reliable

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Discuss the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes

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To what extent do cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion

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Evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process

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To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behavior?

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Evaluate psychological research relevant to the study of abnormal behavior.

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Examine the concepts of normality and abnormality.

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Discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis.

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Discuss cultural and ethical considerations in diagnosis

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# Describe symptoms and prevalence of one disorder from two of the following groups:

o anxiety disorders
o affective disorders
o eating disorders.

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# Analyse etiologies (in terms of biological, cognitive and/or sociocultural factors) of one disorder from two of the following groups:

o anxiety disorders
o affective disorders
o eating disorders.

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Examine biomedical, individual and group approaches to treatment.

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Evaluate the use of biomedical, individual and group approaches to the treatment of one disorder.

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Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment.

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Discuss the relationship between etiology and therapeutic approach in relation to one disorder.

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