Cognitive Approach – IB Psychology

IB Psychology Cognitive Approach. Official IB Guide description, psychological terminology and learning objectives.

The Cognitive Approach in IB Psychology examines internal mental processes. Key topics: schema theory, cognitive biases, memory models, decision-making, problem-solving, and the relationship between cognition and emotion. Psychological terminology includes schemas, heuristics, dual processing, cognitive load, and metacognition.

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