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1 Period - IB Psychology HL - Year 2-IB Psychology Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Matthew Cole
- Term
- School Year 2026-2027
- Department
- Social Sciences
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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Paper 3 Practice: Gender-Roles and Enculturation
You'll be working in your assigned group (A, B, or C) on a mini Paper 3 packet. Steps:
Open your group's source booklet (attached) and work through Sources 1–5 and Questions 1–4 together.
Open your group's presentation file (attached) — the sources are already built in. Fill in each bracketed placeholder with your group's answer.
Be ready to present your sources and answers to the class.
Refer back to your group's claim (on the first page of your booklet) as you work — every answer should connect to it.
Open your group's source booklet (attached) and work through Sources 1–5 and Questions 1–4 together.
Open your group's presentation file (attached) — the sources are already built in. Fill in each bracketed placeholder with your group's answer.
Be ready to present your sources and answers to the class.
Refer back to your group's claim (on the first page of your booklet) as you work — every answer should connect to it.
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Reading Assignment: Experience and the Development of Self
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
Past Assignments
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Reading Reflection: Self-Concept and Culture
Read the article (linked below), then open the attached Word document and type your responses directly beneath each question. Submit the completed document when finished.
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Reading Assignment: Enculturation and Peer Influences
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Activity: The Importance of Play in Childhood Development
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Using at least two of today’s three studies (Zuckerman et al., 2020; Martin & Olson, 2015; Gunnar, 2010), evaluate the claim that human development is shaped as much by social and cultural context as by internal, biological maturation. Refer to at least one concept: Bias, Causality, Change, Mesurment, Perspective, or Responsibility in your response.
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Reading Quiz: Continuous Models of Human Development
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Reading Assignment: Continuous Models of Human Development
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Slideshow Presentations: Culture, Technology, and Theory of Mind
Each group has been assigned one of three readings:
Same Way Everywhere?
Rogoff (2003) — The Cultural Nature of Human Development
Milička et al. (2024) — Can AI Think Like a Child?
What to do:
Read your group's assigned summary (linked below).
As a group, build a short slideshow (title slide + 3 content slides) answering the three questions in the full instructions.
Present to the class (3–4 minutes, every group member speaks).
Same Way Everywhere?
Rogoff (2003) — The Cultural Nature of Human Development
Milička et al. (2024) — Can AI Think Like a Child?
What to do:
Read your group's assigned summary (linked below).
As a group, build a short slideshow (title slide + 3 content slides) answering the three questions in the full instructions.
Present to the class (3–4 minutes, every group member speaks).
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Reading Assignment: Continuous Models of Human Development
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Concept Application Practice - Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development
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Reading Assignment: Stage Theories and Human Development
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Brain Maturation: Paper 1 SAQ Practice
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Course Syllabus Review & Parent/Guardian Sign-Off
Course Syllabus & Confirmation
Step 1: Read & Discuss
Open the attached Course Syllabus and read it alongside your parent or guardian.
Review the grading policies, classroom expectations, and key policies together.
Step 2: Complete the Confirmation Form
Open the linked Google Form.
Fill out the student section and have your parent/guardian complete their designated section to confirm you reviewed the document together.
Due Date: Submit the form by Friday, August 14 to receive credit.
Submit the form no later than Friday, August 14 to receive credit.
Step 1: Read & Discuss
Open the attached Course Syllabus and read it alongside your parent or guardian.
Review the grading policies, classroom expectations, and key policies together.
Step 2: Complete the Confirmation Form
Open the linked Google Form.
Fill out the student section and have your parent/guardian complete their designated section to confirm you reviewed the document together.
Due Date: Submit the form by Friday, August 14 to receive credit.
Submit the form no later than Friday, August 14 to receive credit.
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Reading Quiz: Brain Development
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Reading Assignment: The Big Picture and Brain Development
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Survey Practical: Conclusions and Reflection
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Survey Practical: Collecting and Processing Your Data
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Reading Assignment: Practical activity: Collect and Process
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Survey Practical - Part 1: Planning Document
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Research Reading: Hazan & Shaver (1987)
Read the attached article, "The Blueprint of the Heart," which summarizes one of the most influential studies in relationship psychology. As you read, pay attention to how the researchers connected early childhood attachment to adult romantic relationships — and think critically about the methods they used to test their ideas.
Once you have finished the reading, answer the five Critical Thinking Questions found at the end of the article. Write your responses directly in the document and submit via this assignment.
Once you have finished the reading, answer the five Critical Thinking Questions found at the end of the article. Write your responses directly in the document and submit via this assignment.
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Relationship Attachment Test - Are you securely attached in your relationship?
Complete the Depression Self-Assessment honestly and thoughtfully using the link provided.
After finishing the assessment, carefully review your results.
Take a screenshot of your completed results page as proof of completion.
After finishing the assessment, carefully review your results.
Take a screenshot of your completed results page as proof of completion.
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Reading Assignment: Introduction + Explore and Design
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Assignment: How can you evaluate surveys?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Assignment: How are surveys used to investigate human behavior?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Quiz: How are surveys used in psychological research?
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Application of Knowledge: How can questions be improved?
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Reading Quiz: How are surveys used in psychological research?
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Reading Assignment: How are surveys used in psychological research?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Quiz - Has technology increased the quality of interpersonal communication?
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Reading Assignment: Has technology increased the quality of interpersonal communication?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Paper 2: Section B - Practice Question
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Reading Quiz: How can psychological knowledge be used to increase positive human relationships?
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To what extent do Baumgartner et al. and Kosfeld demonstrate a link between oxytocin and interpersonal trust?
Write a structured response using the CER format (Claim, Evidence, Explanation).
Claim:
Make a clear argument answering the question
Address “to what extent” (e.g., strongly, partially, with limitations)
Evidence (2 pieces required):
Baumgartner et al.
Kosfeld et al.
Explanation:
Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim
Use appropriate psychological terminology (e.g., oxytocin, trust, biological approach)
Go beyond summary—make the connection clear
Claim:
Make a clear argument answering the question
Address “to what extent” (e.g., strongly, partially, with limitations)
Evidence (2 pieces required):
Baumgartner et al.
Kosfeld et al.
Explanation:
Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim
Use appropriate psychological terminology (e.g., oxytocin, trust, biological approach)
Go beyond summary—make the connection clear
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Reading Assignment: How can psychological knowledge be used to increase positive human relationships?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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To what extent do Baumgartner et al. and Kosfeld demonstrate a link between oxytocin and interpersonal trust?
Write a structured response using the CER format (Claim, Evidence, Explanation).
Claim:
Make a clear argument answering the question
Address “to what extent” (e.g., strongly, partially, with limitations)
Evidence (2 pieces required):
Baumgartner et al.
Kosfeld et al.
Explanation:
Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim
Use appropriate psychological terminology (e.g., oxytocin, trust, biological approach)
Go beyond summary—make the connection clear
Claim:
Make a clear argument answering the question
Address “to what extent” (e.g., strongly, partially, with limitations)
Evidence (2 pieces required):
Baumgartner et al.
Kosfeld et al.
Explanation:
Explain how each piece of evidence supports your claim
Use appropriate psychological terminology (e.g., oxytocin, trust, biological approach)
Go beyond summary—make the connection clear
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Social Identity Theory: News Story Application
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Exit Ticket - Understanding Cognitive Biases and Heuristics
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Reading Quiz: How can psychological theory be applied to reduce human conflict?
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Application of Knowledge: Understanding Cognitive Biases and Heuristics
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Reading Assignment: How can psychological theory be applied to reduce human conflict?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Application Activity: Stereotypes and Conflict Reduction
Using what you have learned about schema theory, stereotype formation, and the dual process model, work with your assigned partner to create a short slideshow (4–6 slides) that applies psychological thinking to real-world conflict in your community. Full instructions, slide-by-slide guidelines, and success criteria are available in the linked Google Doc below. Please open it before you begin.
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Reading Quiz - How Can Understanding Human Cognition Decrease Conflict?
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Reading Assignment: How can understanding human cognition decrease conflict?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Compliance Advertisement Analysis Assignment
Instructions: Over the break, you will find one real advertisement and analyze it using Cialdini's principles of compliance. This is an individual assignment completed in the attached Word document.
Find one advertisement (TV, social media, print, billboard, podcast, etc.)
Take a screenshot, photo, or note the link
Complete all three parts of the document
Be ready to present your advertisement when we return
This will count as a communication and contribution grade. You will briefly share your advertisement and analysis with the class, so make sure your responses are clear enough to present aloud.
Questions? Email me before break.
Find one advertisement (TV, social media, print, billboard, podcast, etc.)
Take a screenshot, photo, or note the link
Complete all three parts of the document
Be ready to present your advertisement when we return
This will count as a communication and contribution grade. You will briefly share your advertisement and analysis with the class, so make sure your responses are clear enough to present aloud.
Questions? Email me before break.
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Reading Quiz: When are you not in control of your behavior?
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Reading Assignment: When are you not in control of your behavior?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Experiment Evaluation Worksheet
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Data Processing Worksheet
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Reading Assignment: Conclude and Evaluate
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Assignment: Collect and Process
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Class Practical Data Collection
Enter your group’s raw data only into the shared spreadsheet. Each group member should carefully input the results exactly as they were recorded during your experiment.
Do not calculate or add any descriptive statistics (such as means) or inferential statistics at this time. We will complete those steps together in the next part of the lesson.
Before submitting your data, double-check that:
Your values are entered in the correct column or row.
You have not edited or deleted any other group’s data.
Your goal for this step is simply to ensure that the raw experimental data is accurate and complete.
Do not calculate or add any descriptive statistics (such as means) or inferential statistics at this time. We will complete those steps together in the next part of the lesson.
Before submitting your data, double-check that:
Your values are entered in the correct column or row.
You have not edited or deleted any other group’s data.
Your goal for this step is simply to ensure that the raw experimental data is accurate and complete.
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IB Psychology — Practice Paper 1: Section B
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Activity - Shopping & Social Identity Theory
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Reading Quiz - How can conformity be explained by social identity theory?
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Reading Assignment: How can conformity be explained by social identity theory?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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If you wanted to intentionally change one behavior in your life, which component of reciprocal determinism would be most effective to change first: the environment, your cognition (personal factors), or your behavior? Explain why.
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Reading Quiz: Can your environment affect your behavior?
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Reading Assignment: Can your environment affect your behavior?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Practical Research Proposal
In your group of four, use the shared Slide deck to design your Learning and Cognition class practical.
Your Slide deck must include:
• A clearly operationalized research question (IV and DV identified)
• A focused aim
• An experimental hypothesis and a null hypothesis
• A detailed procedure including design, sampling method, controls, and ethical considerations
Your work should reflect precise use of IB psychological terminology and careful attention to validity and experimental control.
We will exchange and provide structured peer feedback during the next class period, so your draft should be complete and ready for review.
Your Slide deck must include:
• A clearly operationalized research question (IV and DV identified)
• A focused aim
• An experimental hypothesis and a null hypothesis
• A detailed procedure including design, sampling method, controls, and ethical considerations
Your work should reflect precise use of IB psychological terminology and careful attention to validity and experimental control.
We will exchange and provide structured peer feedback during the next class period, so your draft should be complete and ready for review.
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Reading Assignment: Practical Activity - Explore and Design
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Assignment: Practical Activity - Introduction
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Applying IB Psychology Concepts to Digital Technology
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Parlay - Technology and the Mind: How Do Digital Environments Shape Cognition?
Position 1: Digital technologies have a largely negative impact on cognition in young people.
Eliana
Alton
Henry
Brandon
Nyela
Natalie
Position 2: Digital technologies have a largely positive impact on cognition in young people.
Helen
Christina
Ying
Scarlett
Noah
Ella
Eliana
Alton
Henry
Brandon
Nyela
Natalie
Position 2: Digital technologies have a largely positive impact on cognition in young people.
Helen
Christina
Ying
Scarlett
Noah
Ella
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Discuss how research into the biological correlates of memory supports a reductionist perspective to understanding human behaviour.
Instructions: After watching all group presentations on the hippocampus, amygdala, and cerebellum, respond to the following question in a well-structured written response.
Question: Discuss how research into the biological correlates of memory supports a reductionist perspective to understanding human behavior.
Length
One well-developed paragraph (approximately 8–10 sentences).
Quality and clarity matter more than length.
Your paragraph must:
Refer to at least TWO research studies NOT presented by your group during the presentations
Explain how localization of brain function supports a biological explanation of memory
Identify and explain one limitation of a reductionist approach to memory
Use correct psychological terminology
Be written in clear, complete sentences
A strong paragraph will:
Accurately describe relevant biological research
Clearly link studies to specific memory functions
Explain how this research supports a reductionist perspective
Include a limitation that shows awareness of complexity (for example, interaction between brain regions or the influence of non-biological factors)
Writing Frame
You may use the following structure to help organize your paragraph:
Sentence 1: Define the reductionist perspective in relation to memory
Sentences 2–5: Use two studies to explain how specific brain regions are linked to memory functions
Sentences 6–7: Explain how this research supports a biological explanation of memory
Sentences 8–9: Identify and explain one limitation of a reductionist explanation
Question: Discuss how research into the biological correlates of memory supports a reductionist perspective to understanding human behavior.
Length
One well-developed paragraph (approximately 8–10 sentences).
Quality and clarity matter more than length.
Your paragraph must:
Refer to at least TWO research studies NOT presented by your group during the presentations
Explain how localization of brain function supports a biological explanation of memory
Identify and explain one limitation of a reductionist approach to memory
Use correct psychological terminology
Be written in clear, complete sentences
A strong paragraph will:
Accurately describe relevant biological research
Clearly link studies to specific memory functions
Explain how this research supports a reductionist perspective
Include a limitation that shows awareness of complexity (for example, interaction between brain regions or the influence of non-biological factors)
Writing Frame
You may use the following structure to help organize your paragraph:
Sentence 1: Define the reductionist perspective in relation to memory
Sentences 2–5: Use two studies to explain how specific brain regions are linked to memory functions
Sentences 6–7: Explain how this research supports a biological explanation of memory
Sentences 8–9: Identify and explain one limitation of a reductionist explanation
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Reading Quiz: How can digital environments affect memory and cognition?
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Reading Assignment: How can digital environments affect memory and cognition?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Quiz: What role does biology play in memory?
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Group Presentation: Memory and the Brain
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Reading Assignment: What role does biology play in memory?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Quiz: Reliability and Validity of Memory
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The Role of Motivation in Memory: Reading and Discussion Questions
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Reading Assignment: What factors affect the reliability and validity of memory?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Group Presentations: Multi-Store Model Research
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Reading Assignment: What evidence exists in support of one or more models of memory?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Concept Application: Thinking and Learning
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Activity: Design a Game Learning System
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Unit Test - Thinking and Learning
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Day 3 Exit Ticket – Media Literacy & Wellness Claims
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Day 3 - Fact-Checking Wellness Claims
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Application Practice - Identifying Types Of Reinforcement
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Day 3 Submission – Health & Wellness Claims for Fact-Checking
For this week's media literacy lesson, please submit one health or wellness claim you found online or on social media.
You may upload a screenshot, share a link, or describe the claim if an image is not possible.
Your submission will help us build real-world examples for our class fact-checking activity.
You may upload a screenshot, share a link, or describe the claim if an image is not possible.
Your submission will help us build real-world examples for our class fact-checking activity.
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Concept Application Practice - Classical Conditioning
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Reading Quiz - Thinking and Learning
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Reading Assignment: What role does conditioning play in behaviour?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Nisbett et el. - A Cross-Cultural Investigation of Holistic and Analytic Cognition
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HL Technology Extension: Confirmation Bias
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Day 2 - Expertise and Lateral Reading
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Individualism and Collectivism Scale (INDCOL)
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Reading Assignment: How does the environment impact our cognition?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Day 1 - The Rise and Fall of Patent Medicines
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Group Presentations: Decision Making Models
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The “Linda Problem”: A Classic on the Representativeness Heuristic
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Reading Assignment: How does the dual process model explain cognition?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Unit Test – Research Methods & Ethics
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Written Parlay: Whose Life Is More Valuable?
https://go.parlayideas.com?invite_code=ym8QGYI6J
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Reading Quiz: Research with Animals
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Oxford Reading Assignment: 1.9 - Research with Animals
Read pages 58-63 and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Application Practice - Ethical Guidelines in Psychological Research
Given the current ethical standards in psychology, why would the experiment be denied by an Institutional Review Board?
Provide three reasons why you would deny the research study.
Be prepared to share the study and your reasons and evidence with the class.
All group members have a speaking role if your group is called on to share.
Provide three reasons why you would deny the research study.
Be prepared to share the study and your reasons and evidence with the class.
All group members have a speaking role if your group is called on to share.
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Reading Assignment: How do ethical frameworks guide human research in psychology?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Oxford Reading Assignment: Ethics in Psychological Research
Read pages 54-57 and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Group Presentations - Populations and Sampling
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Reading Quiz: What is sampling and why does it matter?
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Group Coding & Thematic Analysis Activity
Directions for Group Coding & Thematic Analysis:
Read the transcript carefully as a group.
Highlight or underline meaningful phrases (initial codes).
Group related ideas to form 2-*3 themes (e.g., “Academic Pressure”).
For each theme, select one or two direct quotes that serve as evidence.
Be ready to share your themes and supporting quotes with the class.
Read the transcript carefully as a group.
Highlight or underline meaningful phrases (initial codes).
Group related ideas to form 2-*3 themes (e.g., “Academic Pressure”).
For each theme, select one or two direct quotes that serve as evidence.
Be ready to share your themes and supporting quotes with the class.
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Reading Assignment: What is sampling and why does it matter?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Interview and Reflexivity Assignment
In your notebook:
Write your research question and three open-ended interview questions.
Take brief notes about what you noticed during your partner interview (for example, tone, reactions, or bias).
Submit a photo of your notebook pages here in Google Classroom to earn credit and show your work.
Then complete the reflection and connection questions below and be prepared to share your responses with the class.
Write your research question and three open-ended interview questions.
Take brief notes about what you noticed during your partner interview (for example, tone, reactions, or bias).
Submit a photo of your notebook pages here in Google Classroom to earn credit and show your work.
Then complete the reflection and connection questions below and be prepared to share your responses with the class.
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Reading Assignment: How is qualitative data transformed into credible evidence for a psychological theory or claim?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Activity: Applying the Skills of a Researcher
What to Do:
1. Work with your table group.
2. Create a Google Form survey with at least 5 questions (you can add more if needed).
3. Share your survey with classmates to collect responses.
4. Put your results into a table and make at least one graph (Google Docs/Sheets OR hand-draw and take a photo).
5. Create a Google Slideshow with:
Group members names
Your aim (what you wanted to measure)
Your survey questions
Your data table and graph (bar graph, line graph, histogram, scatterplot)
Your analysis (patterns/trends you noticed)
Reflection answers to these questions:
1. What was challenging about designing your questions?
2. What was challenging about graphing your data?
4. What were the strengths and limitations of your measurement method?
5. Is there anything you would do differently? Why?
What to Turn In:
Google Form link
Graph (Google Doc/Sheet or photo of graph)
Google Slideshow
1. Work with your table group.
2. Create a Google Form survey with at least 5 questions (you can add more if needed).
3. Share your survey with classmates to collect responses.
4. Put your results into a table and make at least one graph (Google Docs/Sheets OR hand-draw and take a photo).
5. Create a Google Slideshow with:
Group members names
Your aim (what you wanted to measure)
Your survey questions
Your data table and graph (bar graph, line graph, histogram, scatterplot)
Your analysis (patterns/trends you noticed)
Reflection answers to these questions:
1. What was challenging about designing your questions?
2. What was challenging about graphing your data?
4. What were the strengths and limitations of your measurement method?
5. Is there anything you would do differently? Why?
What to Turn In:
Google Form link
Graph (Google Doc/Sheet or photo of graph)
Google Slideshow
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Reading Assignment: How can visual representations of data inform psychological understanding?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Quiz: Data, Statistics, and Credibility
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Reading Assignment: How is quantitative data transformed into credible evidence for a psychological theory or claim?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Science Skills Practice - Correlational Research
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Reading Assignment: What is the difference between causation and correlation?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Reading Assignment: How can you know if a psychological theory or claim is valid?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Presentations: Research Methods in Psychology
Create 5-6 slide presentation on your assigned method. Include:
Definition/Description – What is the method? What kind of data does it produce?
Application in Psychology – Give one example of a study in psychology that used your method.
Strengths – At least two.
Limitations – At least two.
Concept Connection – Link your method to at least one IB concept (bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective, responsibility).
Be prepared to present for 4-5 minutes to the class.
Definition/Description – What is the method? What kind of data does it produce?
Application in Psychology – Give one example of a study in psychology that used your method.
Strengths – At least two.
Limitations – At least two.
Concept Connection – Link your method to at least one IB concept (bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective, responsibility).
Be prepared to present for 4-5 minutes to the class.
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Reading Assignment: What are the tools of the psychologist?
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Scientific Skills Practice - Experimental Variables
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Scientific Skills Practice - Operational Definitions
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Reading Comprehension Quiz: Psychology as a Science
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Identify and explain TWO of the following concepts you encountered during the playing card activity: - Confirmation bias - Falsification - Hindsight bias - Overconfidence - Perceiving order in randomness - The limits of human intuition
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Reading Assignment: Psychology as a Science
Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.
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Identify and explain TWO of the following concepts you encountered during the playing card activity: - Confirmation bias - Falsification - Hindsight bias - Overconfidence - Perceiving order in randomness - The limits of human intuition
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Reading Assignment: The Need for Psychological Science
Read the attached PDF, pages 1-9: The Need for Psychological Science. Remember to take quality notes on the assigned pages in your notebook. The textbook includes focus questions and key terms to guide your reading and note-taking.
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Parlay Discussion: Andrea Yates
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Reading Assignment: Case Study Andrea
Read the case study carefully and look for evidence that connects to the following psychological perspectives:
Behavioral: What behaviors were learned, reinforced, or punished? How did her environment shape her actions?
Biological: What role did genetics, brain chemistry, hormones, or medication play in her mental health?
Cognitive: What thoughts, beliefs, or perceptions influenced her feelings and behavior?
Sociocultural: How did family, religion, culture, or social roles shape her experiences and decisions?
Behavioral: What behaviors were learned, reinforced, or punished? How did her environment shape her actions?
Biological: What role did genetics, brain chemistry, hormones, or medication play in her mental health?
Cognitive: What thoughts, beliefs, or perceptions influenced her feelings and behavior?
Sociocultural: How did family, religion, culture, or social roles shape her experiences and decisions?
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Reading Assignment: Psychology and Its Approaches
Read the attached PDF, pages 1-17: Today’s Psychology and Its Approaches. Remember to take quality notes on the assigned pages in your notebook. The textbook includes focus questions and key terms to guide your reading and note-taking.
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Class Syllabus and Parent/Guardian Signature
Read the Course Syllabus carefully with your parent/guardian.
Discuss the policies, expectations, and important dates listed.
Complete the Google Form linked in this assignment.The form must be filled out by both you and your parent/guardian to confirm you have reviewed the syllabus together.
Submit the form no later than Friday, August 15 to receive credit.
Discuss the policies, expectations, and important dates listed.
Complete the Google Form linked in this assignment.The form must be filled out by both you and your parent/guardian to confirm you have reviewed the syllabus together.
Submit the form no later than Friday, August 15 to receive credit.
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After taking the Big 5 Personality Assessment, you now have a snapshot of your personality traits across openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. Question: Which of your Big 5 results surprised you the most, and why? Do you think this trait accurately reflects you in real life, or does it feel off? Give at least one real-life example that supports your answer.
Respond to the question in 3–5 complete sentences.
Be specific and give at least one real-life example.
After posting, share your response with your elbow partner.
Be ready to share with our response with your elbow partner and the whole class if you feel comfortable.
Be specific and give at least one real-life example.
After posting, share your response with your elbow partner.
Be ready to share with our response with your elbow partner and the whole class if you feel comfortable.
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The Big Five Personality Assessment
Please provide a screenshot of your personality test results.