This Course Companion supports the new syllabus for 2009 and includes all options. It promotes cross-cultural links and connections to TOK, international-mindedness and the IB learner profile. Written by two experienced IB examiners and teachers, it contains historical information alongside data from the latest research. Students are stimulated by a wealth of engaging activities and features. They are encouraged to think critically and relate ideas to other subjects and to world issues. There is an emphasis on research and research methods, as well as advice on internal and external assessment.

• Material helps students think critically about psychology and consider its evolution as a subject
• Written by two experienced IB examiners
• Entire new syllabus is covered, including all option units
• Strong focus on the IB learner profile and internationalism
• Theory of Knowledge requirement addressed throughout
• Exam practice is contained throughout for preparation
• This book has been written and developed in collaboration with the IBO

Section 1: Research in psychology 1.1. What is psychology? 1.2. Understanding the research process 1.3. Research in psychology: experimental methods 1.4. Non-experimental methods: qualitative research Section 2: Biological level of analysis 2.1. Biological level of analysis: physiology and behaviour 2.2. Biological level of analysis: genetics and behaviour 2.3. An integrative look at criminal behaviour Section 3: Cognitive level of analysis 3.1. Cognitive level of analysis: cognitive processes 3.2. Cognitive level of analysis: cognition and emotion 3.3. An integrative look at happiness Section 4: Sociocultural level of analysis 4.1. Sociocultural level of analysis: sociocultural cognition 4.2. Sociocultural level of analysis: social and cultural norms 4.3. An integrative approach to prejudice and discrimination Section 5: Abnormal psychology 5.1. Abnormal psychology:concepts of normality 5.2. Abnormal psychology:psychological disorders 5.3. Abnormal psychology:implementing treatment Section 6: Developmental psychology 6.1. Developmental psychology: cognitive development 6.2. Developmental psychology: social development 6.3. Developmental psychology: identity development Section 7: Health psychology 7.1. Health psychology: stress 7.2. Health psychology: substance abuse, addictive behaviour and obesity 7.3. Health psychology: health promotion Section 8: Human relationships 8.1. Human relationships: social responsibility 8.2. Human relationships: interpersonal relationships 8.3. Human relationships: violence Section 9: Sport psychology 9.1. Sport psychology: emotion and motivation 9.2. Sport psychology: skill development and performance 9.3. Sport psychology: problems in sport Section 10: Qualitative research 10.1. Qualitative research: theory and practice 10.2. Qualitative research: interviews 10.3. Qualitative research: observations 10.4. Qualitative research: case studies 10.5. Writing paper 3 questions Section 11: Writing papers in psychology: SAQs and essays Section 12: The internal assessment in psychology Section 13: The extended essay in psychology Index

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