Paper 1 A Answer all three SAQs One hour App words Paper 1B Choose one of the three essays One hour App words

Paper 2 SL Choose one essay from three possibilities for each option Paper 2 HL Choose two essays, each from different options

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following: 1 Knowledge and comprehension of: A specific content B key terms and concepts C psychological research methods D a range of appropriately identified psychological theories and research studies E the biological, cognitive and sociocultural level of analysis F one option (SL) and two options (HL)

2. Application and analysis A demonstrate an ability to use examples of psychological research and psychological concepts to formulate an argument in response to a specific question 3 Synthesis and evaluation A evaluate psychological theories and empirical studies B discuss how biological, cognitive and sociocultural level of analysis can be used to explain behaviour C evaluate research methods used to investigate behaviour 4 Selection and use of skills appropriate to psychology A write an organized response

Have a look at the assessment details for paper 1 B and paper 2 (SL + HL) A: knowledge and comprehension Total of 9 marks B: Evidence of critical thinking: application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation Total of 9 marks C: Organization Total of 4 marks

The Introduction: introduce the essay question and your line of argument The main body: present information in a clear and logical manner – build an answer to the essay question Each paragraph should contain an argument and include relevant knowledge to support it (maybe also counter-argument) The conclusion: relate directly to the question raised – your ultimate answer based on your argument

 Read the essay question very carefully  Identify command terms and content (what are you suppose to do and with what?)  Make an outline (e.g. mind-map) – spend ten minutes planning – and you will have 50 minutes to write and check your answer

Focus on the question Clear structure Apply critical thinking skills You have to argue! ( persuasion) Write for an audience Your job is to convince by solid arguments and evidence Don’t let the reader be left to guess!

Discuss the use of one research method (e.g. experiments, case studies) in the cognitive level of analysis. Use relevant research studies in your response. [22 marks] Now, with eight steps, create an outline 1.Step one: identify command terms 2.Step two: identify content 3.Step three: find one relevant research study 4.Step four: what argument? 5.Step five: consider the argument 6.Step six: make an outline 7.Step seven: write according to your outline 8.Step eight: read through your essay

1.identify command terms: discuss 2.identify content: one research method is the experimental method 3.find one relevant research study: Loftus and Palmer (1974) on the role of leading questions on recall (memory) 4.what argument? 1. Why the experimental method is used in the cognitive level of analysis 2. possible reasons for using it in Loftus and Palmer 3. Was it a good choice - evaluation 5.consider the argument: could other methods be used instead? And why do they use the experimental method? 6.make an outline: structure of your essay 7.write according to your outline 8.read through your essay

Introduction: explain why the experimental method is used in the cognitive level of analysis and how this is illustrated in Loftus and palmer (1974) Paragraph 1: The cognitive level of analysis – discuss why the experimental method is used in some studies Paragraph 2: characteristics of the experimental method, including strengths and limitations Paragraph 3: why the experimental method was used in Loftus and Palmer (1974) rather than another method Paragraph 4: Briefly describe the study, focusing on the experimental features to justify the use of the experiment Paragraph 5: evaluation Conclusion: how the experimental method has proved useful in research studies on memory, but it is important to be aware of the limitations of the method, especially when generalizing to real-life memory