Comprehensive Study Notes

Master all four contexts and six key concepts of IB Psychology with organized study guides.

The 6 Key Concepts

Measurement

Quantifying psychological phenomena

Causality

Understanding cause and effect

Bias

Recognizing systematic errors

Responsibility

Ethical considerations

Perspective

Multiple viewpoints matter

Change

Development and transformation

Learning and Cognition

Thinking and Learning

Cognitive biases
Schema theory
Conditioning (classical and operant)
Dual processing model
Social learning theory

Cognitive Processes

Biological factors in cognitive processes
Cognitive models
Cultural factors in cognitive processes
Environmental influences on cognitive processes
Potential for improving a cognitive process

Human Relationships

Group Behaviour

Acculturation
Conformity
Compliance techniques
Cultural dimensions
Social identity theory
Social learning

Interpersonal Relationships

Chemical messengers
Cognitive explanations
Communication / Language
Strategies for improving relationships

Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health Disorders

Biological explanations
Genetic Inheritance
Diathesis stress model
Cognitive models
Cultural differences
Environmental factors

Health Problems

Stress and health
Genetic Inheritance
Diathesis stress model
Social learning and health
Prevalence of health problems

Prevention and Treatment

Biological treatment for one disorder
Genetic Inheritance
Diathesis stress model
Psychological treatment for one disorder
Prevention and/or treatment for one health problem

Human Development

Models of Development

Brain development
Neuroplasticity
Localisation of function
Sociocultural factors in development
Stage theories and continuous models
Theory of mind

Development of Self

Attachment
Enculturation of social norms
Peer influence
Role of childhood experiences

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Syllabus Source

All content on this page is based on the IB DP Psychology Guide (first assessment 2027) published by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO, 2024). The four contexts and subtopics listed above reflect the official syllabus structure.

Full citation: International Baccalaureate Organization. (2024). Psychology guide: First assessment 2027. Cardiff, Wales: IBO.

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