Psychology

Group 3 subject
Assessments from 2019 to Present

Description

At the core of the DP psychology course is an introduction to three different approaches to understanding behavior: the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches. Students study and critically evaluate the knowledge, concepts, theories, and research that have developed the understanding in these fields. The interaction of these approaches to studying psychology forms the basis of a holistic and integrated approach to understanding mental processes and behavior as a complex, dynamic phenomenon, allowing students to appreciate the diversity as well as the commonality between their own behavior and that of others. The contribution and the interaction of the three approaches are understood through the four options in the course, focusing on areas of applied psychology: abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, health psychology, and the psychology of relationships. The options provide an opportunity to take what is learned from the study of the approaches to psychology and apply it to specific lines of inquiry. Psychologists employ a range of research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, to test their observations and hypotheses. DP psychology promotes an understanding of the various approaches to research and how they are used to critically reflect on the evidence as well as assist in the design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation of the students' investigations. Surrounding the approaches and the options are the overarching themes of research and ethics. A consideration of both is paramount to the nature of the subject.

Past Syllabuses

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Predicted Mark
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Historical Grade Boundaries

Historical Grade Boundaries Graph for
SL Psychology
SL Psychology
Boundary* Markband
1234567
M19 TZ1 0102232465973
M19 TZ2 0112334476073
N19 TZ0 0112338506072
N20 TZ0 0101934465870
M21 TZ1 061320365166
M21 TZ2 061219365066
M22 TZ1 061324405268
M22 TZ2 092031455670
N22 TZ0 0112234465669
M23 TZ1 092030455974
M23 TZ2 0112436486174
N23 TZ0 0102237495971
M24 TZ1 0122637496174
M24 TZ2 0122638506174
HL Psychology
Boundary* Markband
1234567
M19 TZ1 0102135485972
M19 TZ2 0112336496072
N19 TZ0 0102037506175
N20 TZ0 091934486175
M21 TZ1 071325395165
M21 TZ2 081729425366
M22 TZ1 061427415468
M22 TZ2 091933465972
N22 TZ0 081731445872
M23 TZ1 081730445771
M23 TZ2 0102235496174
N23 TZ0 091934466072
M24 TZ1 0112336496173
M24 TZ2 0112337496173

*Timezone 0 (Worldwide)

*Timezone 1 (North America, South America)

*Timezone 2 (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Oceania)

NOTE: N20, M21, N21, M22, N22 grade boundaries were artificially low due to COVID. There were also

NOTE: Beware of using outdated grade boundaries. Many subjects have since updated their syllabus.