IB Psychology Online Course Book: Oxford IB Diploma Programme
Published on 28. December 2017
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568 pages
978-0-19-839813-4 (ISBN)
Description
Comprehensively updated for the latest syllabus, for first teaching September 2017, and developed directly with the IB, the second edition of this popular Psychology Course Book provides thorough coverage of all core and optional units at Standard and Higher Level, as well as assessment preparation support. Engaging, full-colour activities and in-depth, international case studies bring the theory to life, while structured opportunities for critical thinking and concept-based learning help to develop enquiring and independent learners. Clear and accessible language, a robust reference section, support for the Internal Assessment and TOK links ensure that all learners progress through the DP Psychology course with confidence.
The online Course Book will be available on Oxford Education Bookshelf until 2025. Access is facilitated via a unique code, which is sent in the mail. The code must be linked to an email address, creating a user account. Access may be transferred once to a new user, once the initial user no longer requires access. You will need to contact your local Educational Consultant to arrange this.
The online Course Book will be available on Oxford Education Bookshelf until 2025. Access is facilitated via a unique code, which is sent in the mail. The code must be linked to an email address, creating a user account. Access may be transferred once to a new user, once the initial user no longer requires access. You will need to contact your local Educational Consultant to arrange this.
Reviews / Votes
I was very fond of the earlier edition of the curriculum book through Oxford and have it with me all the time. I was very excited to see there was an updated version to go with the new curriculum. The book is very well presented in the new format and seems to be very straight forward with the material and the expectations held by IB. I like how it is set up and think it will make covering the material much more organized for both the teacher and the students. * Kimberly Drugan, Psychology Teacher, Firestone Community Learning Center, Ohio, USA *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 171 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
22 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-839813-4 (9780198398134)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
- Unit 1
- Research in psychology
- Quantitative research: the experiment
- Quantitative research: correlational studies
- Qualitative research
- Qualitative research methods
- Ethics in psychological research
- Unit 2
- Localization
- Neuroplasticity
- Neurotransmitters and behaviour
- Techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour
- Hormones and behaviour
- Pheromones and behaviour
- Genes and behaviour; genetic similarities
- Evolutionary explanations for behaviour
- The role of animal research in understanding human behaviour (HL only)
- Unit 3
- Concepts and principles of the cognitive approach to behaviour
- Models of memory
- Schema theory
- Thinking and decision-making
- Reliability of cognitive processes: reconstructive memory
- Biases in thinking and decision-making
- Emotion and cognition
- Cognitive processing in the digital world (HL only)
- Unit 4
- Cultural influences on individual attitudes, identities and behaviours - culture and cultural norms
- Cultural origins of behaviour and cognition - cultural dimensions
- The individual and the group - social cognitive theory
- The individual and the group - social identity theory and stereotyping
- The influence of globalization on individual behaviour
- Unit 5
- Normality versus abnormality
- Classification systems
- Prevalence rates and disorders
- Validity and reliability of diagnosis
- The role of clinical biases in diagnosis
- Explanations for disorders - biological explanations for depression
- Explanations for disorders - cognitive and sociocultural explanations for depression
- Assessing the effectiveness of treatment
- Biological treatment of depression
- Psychological treatment of depression
- The role of culture in treatment
- Unit 6
- Determinants of health
- Health problem 1: obesity and being overweight
- Social cognitive explanations of health problems
- Promoting health
- Health problem 2: stress
- Unit 7
- Personal relationships
- Group dynamics
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Origins of conflict and conflict resolution
- Social responsibility
- Unit 8
- Brain development
- Cognitive development
- Development of empathy and theory of mind
- Gender identity and social roles
- Attachment
- Role of peers and play
- Childhood trauma and resilience
- Effects of poverty on relationships
- Unit 9
- Overview of the requirements for internal assessment
- Planning the investigation
- Writing the introduction
- Writing the exploration
- Conducting the analysis
- Writing the evaluation
- References and appendices
- Unit 10
- Examination requirements
- The extended essay
- Other resources
- Research in psychology
- Quantitative research: the experiment
- Quantitative research: correlational studies
- Qualitative research
- Qualitative research methods
- Ethics in psychological research
- Unit 2
- Localization
- Neuroplasticity
- Neurotransmitters and behaviour
- Techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour
- Hormones and behaviour
- Pheromones and behaviour
- Genes and behaviour; genetic similarities
- Evolutionary explanations for behaviour
- The role of animal research in understanding human behaviour (HL only)
- Unit 3
- Concepts and principles of the cognitive approach to behaviour
- Models of memory
- Schema theory
- Thinking and decision-making
- Reliability of cognitive processes: reconstructive memory
- Biases in thinking and decision-making
- Emotion and cognition
- Cognitive processing in the digital world (HL only)
- Unit 4
- Cultural influences on individual attitudes, identities and behaviours - culture and cultural norms
- Cultural origins of behaviour and cognition - cultural dimensions
- The individual and the group - social cognitive theory
- The individual and the group - social identity theory and stereotyping
- The influence of globalization on individual behaviour
- Unit 5
- Normality versus abnormality
- Classification systems
- Prevalence rates and disorders
- Validity and reliability of diagnosis
- The role of clinical biases in diagnosis
- Explanations for disorders - biological explanations for depression
- Explanations for disorders - cognitive and sociocultural explanations for depression
- Assessing the effectiveness of treatment
- Biological treatment of depression
- Psychological treatment of depression
- The role of culture in treatment
- Unit 6
- Determinants of health
- Health problem 1: obesity and being overweight
- Social cognitive explanations of health problems
- Promoting health
- Health problem 2: stress
- Unit 7
- Personal relationships
- Group dynamics
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Origins of conflict and conflict resolution
- Social responsibility
- Unit 8
- Brain development
- Cognitive development
- Development of empathy and theory of mind
- Gender identity and social roles
- Attachment
- Role of peers and play
- Childhood trauma and resilience
- Effects of poverty on relationships
- Unit 9
- Overview of the requirements for internal assessment
- Planning the investigation
- Writing the introduction
- Writing the exploration
- Conducting the analysis
- Writing the evaluation
- References and appendices
- Unit 10
- Examination requirements
- The extended essay
- Other resources