IB Psychology HL - 2027
Questionbank

Content 1 All

All Questions in Content 1 Biological Approach

- The Brain & Brain Imaging Techniques

Localization, Neuroplasticity, MRI, fMRI, PET, CAT, Hippocampus, Amygdala, Broca's Area

- Genetics, Chemical Messengers, and Reductionism

Diathesis-Stress, Neurotransmission, Dopamine, Testosterone, Cortisol, Serotonin, Pheromones, Acetylcholine, Hormones

- Animal Models

Animal Research, Ethical Considerations in Animal Research

Content 3 All

All Questions in Content 3 Sociocultural approach

- Compliance Techniques & Conformity

Foot-In-The-Door, Door-In-The-Face, Unanimity, Minority Influence, Group Size, Normative & Informational Influences

- Emic & Etic Approaches, and Cultural Dimensions

Individualism, Collectivism, Short-Term & Long-Term Oriented Cultures

- Enculturation & Acculturation

Assimilation, Integration, Marginalisation, Separation, Berry

- Social Learning & Social Identity Theories

Bandura, Attention, Retention, Reproduction, Motivation, Self Efficacy, Social Categorisation, Social Comparison

- Cognitive Dissonance

Conflicting Cognitions, Mental Discomfort

Topic 5 All

All Questions in Topic 5 Context - Health and Well-Being

- Mental Health Disorders

Biological Explanations, Cognitive Models, Cultural Differences, Environmental Factors, MDD, PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorder

- Health Problems

Prevalence, Role of Social Learning, Role of Stress, Obesity, Drug Misuse or Abuse, Social Media Addiction

- Prevention and Treatment

Biological & Psychological Treatments and Prevention Strategies.

- Health Class Practical - Interview

Structured, Semi-Structured, and Focus Group Interviews

Topic 7 All

All Questions in Topic 7 Context - Learning and Cognition

- Thinking & Learning

Cognitive Biases, Classical & Operant Conditioning, Dual Processing Model, Schema Theory, Social Learning Theory

- Cognitive Processes

Biological & Cultural Factors, Cognitive Models, Environmental Influences, Improving Cognitive Processes

- Learning Class Practical - Experiment

True & Quasi Experiments

Topic 9 All

All Questions in Topic 9 Concepts

- Bias

Participant, Sampling, Confirmation, Publication, Gender, Cultural, Credibility, Reflexivity, Reliability

- Causality

Correlation, Causation, Significance, Controls, Extraneous Variables, Placebos, Double-Blind, Waitlisting, Significance

- Change

Deliberate & Unplanned Change, Use of Longitudinal & Repeated Measures Designs, Resistance to Change

- Measurement

Constructs, Variables, Operationalization, Self-Reports, Anecdotal, Significance, Type I & II Errors, Content Analysis

- Perspective

Biological, Cognitive, Sociocultural, Emic, Etic, Indigenous, Alternative Explanations and Interpretations

- Responsibility

Deception, Consent, Cost-Benefit, Anonymity, Debriefing, Withdrawal, Animals, Children, Public Spaces, Stigma