3 Period - IB Psychology HL - Year 1-IB Psychology Assignments

For this assignment, you will practice answering a Paper 1 Section B question using an unfamiliar research scenario.

Read the scenario carefully and respond to the 6-mark question in two well-developed paragraphs:

In the first paragraph, explain the relevant psychological knowledge about hindsight bias.
In the second paragraph, apply that knowledge directly to the researcher and the outcome of the study described in the scenario.
Be sure to use appropriate psychological terminology and make the connection between the concept and the scenario clear and explicit.

Your goal is to practice the structure and level of explanation needed for the 5–6 markband before completing your upcoming summative assessment.

Research Methods Presentation

Create a 5–6 slide presentation on your assigned research method. Your presentation should include:

Definition/Description – What is the research method? What kind of data does it produce?
Application in Psychology – Give one example of a psychological study that used this method.
Strengths – Explain at least two strengths of the method.
Limitations – Explain at least two limitations of the method.
Psychological Perspectives – Which psychological perspective(s) would this research method be especially useful for investigating: biological, cognitive, and/or sociocultural? Explain why.
Concept Connection – Connect the research method to at least one IB Psychology concept: bias, causality, change, measurement, perspective, or responsibility. Explain the connection rather than simply identifying the concept.

Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.

Read the assigned section(s) and remember to take quality notes in your spiral notebook.

Discussion Question:

Which of the following psychological perspectives do you believe most accurately explains the thoughts and actions of Andrea Yates? Choose one perspective and provide at least two pieces of evidence from the case study or video to support your response:
Behavioral
Biological
Cognitive
Sociocultural
Peer Feedback Instructions:

After submitting your response to the discussion question, read and reflect on at least one of your classmate's posts. Provide at least one thoughtful reply offering additional insights, respectfully challenging their viewpoints, or building on their ideas.
I agree/disagree with this post because _______.
Your point about _________ was interesting because _________.
What did you find interesting or compelling about this submission?
How did this post change your mind about the issue?
How is this submission similar or different to your opinion?
Can you build on their ideas?

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.

Before class, read the Andrea Yates case study carefully.

As you read, keep this guiding question in mind:

Which psychological perspective do you think best explains Andrea Yates’s behavior, and what details from the case support that explanation?

You do not need to take detailed notes. The goal is simply to understand the major events, influences, and psychological factors in the case so that you are prepared for the next day’s lesson and class discussion.

As you read, pay attention to:

Important details that could help explain Andrea Yates’s behavior
Evidence that seems to support one or more psychological perspectives
Details that might challenge the perspective you initially think is strongest
Come to class prepared to discuss your ideas and support them with evidence from the case study.

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.

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.

Please provide a screenshot of your personality test results.

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.