Details that can be added in SAQs/removed in ERQs (by rolla#2995)

Command term tips - discuss versus evaluate (by mythic_fci#1141)

Command term explanations (by maybenotoday#3106)

Critical thinking versus evaluation (by maybenotoday#3106)

Reliability versus validity (by TotoroCat#1441)

IB Psychology external assessment clarification guide (IBO)

Covers:

• External assessment updates that apply to exams from May 2020 onwards

• Includes additional terms for SAQs in paper 1, clarifications on question formulation in papers 1 and 2

• Some of these updates may minorly affect the accuracy of study guides made by May 2019 students, so make sure to check the guide!

IB Psychology potential questions (by Trash Can#1021)

Covers:

• Potential Questions on ERQs and SAQs on all Approaches

• SAQs + ERQs → how they are structured

A guide to the exams (by mythic_fci#1141)

Covers:

• Papers 1, 2, and 3 → how they are structured and how you should approach them

• SAQs + ERQs → how they are structured and how you should answer them

• Learning Outcomes for 

  • Biological + Cognitive + Sociocultural Approach

  • Options: Abnormal Psychology + Human Relationships 

Study plan template (by rolla#2995)

Papers 1 and 2 exam question history (by Trash Can#1021)

Covers:

• Past questions from papers 1 and 2 (Human Relationships & Abnormal Psychology) for 2021 and previous years

A few FAQs (by sophistry#6845)

Covers:

• "How do I know what studies to use?"

• "How do I know if I have enough information for each unit?"

• "What's the best way to study for psychology?"

Example of how to structure an ERQ (by sophistry#6845)

In response to the question "Discuss prevalence rates of one disorder".  However, this can be used for other ERQs as well.

Example of essay practice (by sophistry#6845)

In response to the question "Contrast two models of memory". However, this can be used for other ERQs as well.

Tips on ERQ structure (by Alexey Popov)

So when looking at how to structure psych essays, I make a difference between the "study-based approach" (which I think is most likely to get you to level 5 or 6) and the "argument-based approach" (which I think can get you to level 7). 

Here's the video on the study-based approach and argument-based approach 

I don't know if it will be useful, but I found the distinction helpful in explaining how to go from level 6 to level 7 in psych

Tips to Score Well on SAQ/ERQ (by TotoroCat#6539)

Covers:

• Questions to check your SAQ/ERQ structure

• SAQ criteria points

• ERQ criteria points

Paper 1 possible questions and guidance (by yusra#6578)

Covers:

• Possible paper 1 questions and tips on how to answer them and the command terms

Paper 3 Question 3 Tips (by yusra#6578)

Covers:

• Guiding questions for different research methods + generalizability 

Critical thinking for evaluation points in ERQs (by yusra#6578)

Exam tips document (by rachelvinska)

Question Generator (by a9r6)

Includes:

• Paper 1

• Human Relationships

Psych Exemplar Document (by the Psych Gang et al.)

This in an ongoing compilation of SAQs, ERQs, and Paper 3 responses. It is currently incomplete, but will be periodically updated (see Update Log section to track what's new). 

If you'd like to submit your exemplar, please Direct Message rollacs or rachelvinska on Discord! Any contributions will be appreciated <3

Official IBO examples

These include exam answers and examiner comments for papers 1, 2, and 3 for SL & HL.