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IB Psychology

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IB Psychology is a subject that scientifically explores human behavior and psychological processes. The course systematically approaches behavior through three main lenses: the Biological approach, the Cognitive approach, and the Sociocultural approach. Students will study core theories and psychological research methods, while also developing critical thinking and the ability to evaluate scientific evidence related to the human mind and behavior.

Common Challenges When Learning IB Psychology

Difficulty Mastering Diverse Theories: Requires deep understanding and comparison of complex psychological theories from the three main approaches (Biological, Cognitive, Sociocultural).
Challenge in Evaluating Scientific Research: Demands the ability to analyze the methodology, validity, reliability, and ethical issues of psychological studies.
Obstacles in Academic Essay Writing (SAQ & ERQ): Requires presenting knowledge accurately, effectively using evidence from studies, and demonstrating critical thinking.
Difficulty with the Internal Assessment (IA): Requires skills in independently planning and conducting a simple experimental study and writing a scientific report according to IB standards.

Course Content

Unit 1: Core

1.1: The biological approach to understanding behaviour

1.2: The cognitive approach to understanding behaviour

1.3: The sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour

1.4: Approaches to researching behaviour

Unit 2: Options (1 for SL and 2 for HL out of 4):

2.1: Abnormal psychology

2.2: Developmental psychology

2.3: Health psychology

2.4: Psychology of human relationships

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🌟Target Score Commitment	❌	❌	✅
Worksheets and Lesson Notes	✅	✅	✅
In-class Exercises and Solutions	✅	✅	✅
Extra Homework	✅	✅	✅
Exam-style and Past Papers	✅	✅	✅
Question Bank	✅	✅	✅
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Support for IA, EE, TOK	❌	✅	✅
After-hours Message Response (until 9:30 PM)	❌	✅	✅
Initial Teacher & Student Meeting (Welcome Meeting)	✅	✅	✅
Teacher & Parent Conference	❌	✅	✅
Periodic Academic Reports	✅	✅	✅
Teacher's Feedback and Evaluation After Each Class	✅	✅	✅
Rescheduling Policy (Notice within working hours)	24 hours	12 hours	06 hours
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IB Psychology

Is IB Psychology a difficult subject?

The subject requires the ability to recall theories and classic studies, and also demands good critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate them. With the appropriate learning methodology at Intertu, you can certainly succeed.

What is the main difference between Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL)?

HL delves deeper into psychological research methods, covers additional optional topics, and requires longer essay writing (ERQ) in Paper 1 (whereas SL only requires short answer questions - SAQ).

Do I need to memorize a lot of studies?

You need to have a solid grasp of a reasonable number of classic studies (researcher's name, year, method, results, evaluation) to use as convincing evidence in your SAQ and ERQ responses.

What is the Internal Assessment (IA) in IB Psychology?

The IA is a scientific report on a simple experimental study that students design, conduct, and analyze data for themselves (under teacher guidance). It accounts for approximately 20-25% of the final grade.

How does Intertu support students learning IB Psychology?

Intertu helps systematize theories and important studies according to each approach, hones critical thinking skills, provides effective SAQ/ERQ writing strategies, and offers detailed step-by-step guidance to successfully complete the IA.

Does Intertu offer trial classes, and how is the tuition fee for IB Psychology calculated?

Yes, Intertu Education provides trial classes. The tuition fee for IB Psychology

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IB Psychology

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Common Challenges When Learning IB Psychology

Course Content

Register For A Consultation With Our Experts

Personalized Learning Approach

Academic Pathway

Competency Assessment

Set Learning Objectives

Create A Learning Path

Implement And Optimize

MEET THE TEACHING TEAM

Dedicated Team Of Teachers Ready To Support Your Learning Journey

Tuan Nguyen

Duy Nguyen

Thuy Nguyen

Tra Nguyen

Tin Nguyen

Hieu Pham

Uyen Vu

Carolina Rondon

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