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ISBN 10: 1510425774
ISBN 13: 9781510425774
Author: Jean Marc Lawton, Eleanor Willard
Exam board: International Baccalaureate Level: IB Diploma Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Everything you need to navigate the IB Diploma Psychology course; ensure full coverage of the syllabus with a comprehensive guide to all the concepts, theories and research into approaches to understanding behaviour, presented with a cross-cultural focus for global thinkers. · Develop critical analysis skills with critical thinking boxes to draw out methodological issues from studies, and the TOK feature to help you recognise debates and issues. · Apply new skills and knowledge to everyday life with examples and case studies. · Navigate your way seamlessly through the course with key studies and terms highlighted. · Assess your progress and learning with summaries at the end of each chapter.
Psychology for the IB Diploma 2nd Table of contents:
1 Biological approach to understanding behaviour
Introduction
Physiology and behaviour
Techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour
Localization
Neuroplasticity
Neurotransmitters and their effect on behaviour
Hormones and behaviour
Pheromones and behaviour
Genetics and behaviour
The role of animal research in understanding human behaviour
2 Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour
Introduction and history
The multi-store model of memory
The working memory model
Long-term memory
Schema theory
Gregory’s top-down theory
Gibson’s bottom-up theory
Thinking and decision-making
Reliability of cognitive processes
Emotion and cognition
Cognitive processing in the digital world
3 Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour
Introduction
The individual and the group
Cultural origins of behaviour and cognition
Cultural influences on individual attitudes, identity and behaviours
The influence of globalization on behaviour
4 Approaches to researching behaviour
Research methods
Scientific processes
Data analysis
Introduction to statistical testing
Options
5 Abnormal psychology
Introduction
Approaches to abnormality
Classification systems
Reliability and validity of diagnosis
Etiology of abnormal psychology
Treatments of mental disorders and their effectiveness
6 Developmental psychology
Introduction
Influences on cognitive and social development
Developing an identity
Gender identity and social roles
Development of empathy and theory of mind
Developing as a learner
7 Health psychology
Introduction
Determinants of health
Health problems
Promoting health
8 Psychology of human relationships
Introduction
Formation of personal relationships
Role of communication in personal relationships
Explanations for why relationships change or end
Social responsibility
Group dynamics
Origins of conflict and conflict resolution
Internal assessment
9 Internal assessment
Experimental study
Glossary
References
Index
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