This textbook supports the IB Psychology Standard Level curriculum.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Research Methods

The Learning Perspective

  • Learning Influenced by the environment
  • Learning influenced by cognitive functions
  • Learning influenced by biology
  • Learning influenced by cognition and modeling (Social Learning Theory and Bandura)

The Biological Perspective

  • How biological processes impacting psychological factors are researched
  • The interplay of inherited biological factors (genetics) and acquired biological factors (how experience changes the brain) with culture and life style issues in producing behavior
  • How the brain works, including brain anatomy, neuronal communication, neurotransmitters, the endocrine system, bodily rhythms, brain specialization and integration.

The Cognitive Perspective

  • Attention
  • Language
  • Memory

Abnormal Psychology

  • Concepts of normal and Abnormal
  • Models of Mental Disorders
  • Issues regarding diagnostic systems
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • The Schizophrenias
  • Western and Non-western treatments
 

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