| Introduction to Psychology Standard Level Syllabus Plan/basic instructions for course: 36 week course of instruction, course will be content driven with a good deal of thought and theory. What to expect: · I do not believe in busy work or home work. I will give you what you need to do and you complete it as you see fit. You must learn time management skills. You will not do elementary school projects. · I will teach much like a college professor, lots of reading on your own, lots of lecture/discussion. Many quizzes/tests (almost daily). We will review ever quiz and test to insure that you know all the answers. Lots of writing in class, (opinions/positions). Much of the required work can be completed in class. I will give you time on your own everyday. If you fail to use the time properly that’s your fault. I will not baby you or beg you to complete things. You will be treated like an adult. If you cannot manage yourself and your time please do not take this course. · I am here to help you be successful, we are not adversaries. My goal is to assist you in obtaining the highest score possible on the IB Assessments both External and Internal. · As many of you know I am a coach, I will be gone occasionally due to sporting events. Deadlines •September 29th Identify Psychology /Psychiatric study to be partially replicated; refer to syllabus for details •November 7 Research literature; annotated bibliography; minimum five related studies in addition to target study Internal Assessment Research 1st draft due . Perspectives Structure of Perspectives (Required)
Optional Areas (pick one)
Research External Assessment (Test at end of course) •Two Papers (tests) 80% (Total assessment for IB Credit) Ø Paper 1 2 hours 50% –Section A •3 compulsory short answer questions; •one on each perspective; •candidates answer all questions in this section •Maximum mark for each question is 8 marks •Maximum mark for section is 24 –Section B •3 extended response questions •Candidates will answer one question of their choice •Maximum mark for this section is 20 Ø Paper 2 1 Hour 30% •Consists of 21 questions; three questions on each of the seven optional area topics •Candidates are required to answer one question •Maximum mark for each question is 20 •Maximum marks for this paper is 20
Internal Assessment •20% of entire Assessment Score •Partial replication of a simple experiment •Internally assessed, externally moderated •Adherence to APA ethical guidelines •Non-human animals must not be used for this study; you may use students in Pre-IB classes.
Internal Assessment: Requirement Details •Partial replication of and report on one simple experiment –Requires the manipulation of one independent variable, while other variables are held constant. –Correlational studies, quasi experiments, naturalistic experiments; i.e., without control over the independent variable or controlled sample procedure, including the use of gender or age as an independent variable are not acceptable for this study and will receive no marks. •Utilize descriptive statistics •Present results systematically •Instructor Approval of each study before work commences
•Produce a written report of between 1000 and 1500 words consisting of –Title page; must include word count –Abstract –Introduction –Method: design, participants, materials, procedures –Results –Discussion –References –Appendices •Word count does not include supplementary information; abstract, title page, references, appendices
Internal assessment Report Format •Title Page –Title –Candidate name and number –Subject and level –Date, month and year of submission •Abstract –Summary of aims –Summary of methods –Summary of results –conclusion •Introduction –Aim –Identification and explanation of study being replicated •Methods –Design; type and justification, controls; •ethical considerations; http://www.apa.org/ethics •identification of variables –Participant characteristics of target population; sampling techniques –Materials; list of materials used, reference to appendix –Procedures; itemized in sufficient detail to allow full replication •Results –Interpretation of descriptive statistics –Graphs, tables where appropriate; may be computer generated •Discussion –Discussion of results –Linking of results to study being replicated –Identification of strengths and weaknesses of methodology –Suggestions for modification and further research •References –Works cited within the report •Appendices –Supplementary information –One copy of any instruments used –Copy of standardized instructions and debriefing notes
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