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Learning outcomes guide teaching and learning. For teachers, they tell us what we need to teach. For students, they guide revision for the exams.\u00a0 While writing exam tips for IB Psychology, I found the IB’s learning objectives in the guide quite misleading in some ways (read more here<\/a>). This is why I wrote my own.\u00a0 I’m posting here in case they’re helpful for you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Biological Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Psychological Terminology (Key Term)<\/strong><\/td>\nLearning Outcome for Paper 1 Section A<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Animal research and animal models<\/td>\nExplain how and why animal models are used in the study of human behaviour. (Explain ethical considerations in the use of animals in research.)*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biological reductionism<\/td>\nExplain how and why biological reductionism is used in the biological approach to understanding human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brain imaging techniques<\/td>\nExplain how and why one brain imaging technique is used to study human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical messengers<\/td>\nExplain how and\/or why one chemical messenger influences one human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diathesis-stress model<\/td>\nExplain the diathesis-stress model by explaining how one human behaviour is influenced by the interaction of genetics and environmental factors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genetic inheritance<\/td>\nExplain one example of how human behaviour might be inherited.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neuroplasticity<\/td>\nDescribe the process of neuroplasticity and how one environmental factor can influence brain development.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neurotransmission<\/td>\nDescribe the process of neurotransmission and how it can affect one human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*According to the IB Psychology guide, ethical considerations in animal research will not be an exam question. It\u2019s included here because it\u2019s in the IB Psychology guide.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Cognitive Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Psychological Terminology (Key Term)<\/strong><\/td>\nLearning Outcomes for Paper 1 Section A<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anchoring bias<\/td>\nExplain the how anchoring bias can influence decision-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classical conditioning<\/td>\nExplain the process of classical conditioning and how it can influence human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cognitive load theory<\/td>\nDescribe cognitive load theory. Explain how cognitive load can influence one cognitive process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cognitive models<\/td>\nDescribe one cognitive model. Explain how one model helps psychologists understand one cognitive process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confirmation bias<\/td>\nExplain how confirmation bias can influence decision-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dual process theory<\/td>\nDescribe dual processing theory. Explain how it helps psychologists understand decision-making.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operant conditioning<\/td>\nExplain the process of operant conditioning and how it can influence behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Schema theory<\/td>\nDescribe schema theory. Explain how schema can influence one cognitive process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Sociocultural Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Psychological Terminology (Key Term)<\/strong><\/td>\nLearning Outcome for Paper 1 Section A<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cognitive dissonance<\/td>\nExplain how cognitive dissonance can influence one human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compliance techniques<\/td>\nExplain how one compliance techniques can influence human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conformity<\/td>\nExplain why conformity happens and apply this explanation to one human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cultural dimensions<\/td>\nExplain how one cultural dimension influences behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emic approach<\/td>\nExplain how and why psychologists might use an emic approach when studying human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Etic approach<\/td>\nExplain how and why psychologists might use an etic approach when studying human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Enculturation<\/td>\nExplain the process of enculturation and how it influences one behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Models of acculturation<\/td>\nDescribe one model of acculturation. Explain how different acculturation strategies can influence one behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social identity theory<\/td>\nDescribe social identity theory and use it to explain one human behaviour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Social learning theory<\/td>\nDescribe social learning theory and use it to explain one human behaviour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Learning outcomes guide teaching and learning. For teachers, they tell us what we need to teach. For students, they guide revision for the exams.\u00a0 While writing exam tips for IB Psychology, I found the IB’s learning objectives in the guide quite misleading in some ways (read more here). This is why I wrote my own.\u00a0 I’m posting here in case … <\/p>\n

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