2067y-H / 2068y-H

Psychology IB 2

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 12

Prerequisites:

• IB Psychology Year 2 Standard Level: A June- IB Score Up to Date (SIB on report card) of 4 or above.
• IB Psychology Year 2 Higher Level: A June- IB Score Up to Date (SIB on report card) of 5 or above.

Please review the criteria of Year 2 IB courses.

Description:

In Year 2, students (SL & HL) will complete the third component of PAPER 1 examining the neurobiological aspects of behavior. In addition, HL students will explore PAPER 2 – OPTION 2, focused on the psychology of health-related behaviors such as Stress Management, Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse. PAPER 3 (HL only) will continue to examine and apply Qualitative and Quantitative research methods. The IB Internal Assessment will be finalized and presented in a 1800-2200 word report, including an Introduction, Exploration of the methodology, Analysis of the results, and Evaluation of the process as a whole.

Assessment:

*Assessment is aligned with the IBO course assessment requirements