IB Diploma in Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the rigorous and systematic study of mental processes and behaviour. At the core of the IB Psychology course is an introduction to three different approaches to understanding behaviour: Biological approach to understanding behaviour Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour Course Outline Core: Biological approach to understanding behaviour Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour Approaches to researching behaviour Options: Abnormal psychology Developmental psychology Health psychology Psychology of human relationships Experimental Study: Use of a scientific approach to investigate an area of psychology