How to Answer IB Psychology Paper 1 – Complete Guide

Complete guide to answering IB Psychology Paper 1. Covers Section A (short-answer) and Section B (essay) with marking criteria and strategies.

Paper 1 tests knowledge of the three approaches (Biological, Cognitive, Sociocultural). Section A contains short-answer questions worth 9 marks each. Section B requires one essay worth 22 marks. Key strategies: use the command term correctly, include relevant studies, evaluate critically, and structure your answer with PEEL paragraphs. Time management: 1 hour for Section A, 1 hour for Section B.

  • Paper 1A Guide
  • Paper 1B Guide
  • Paper 1C Guide
  • Section A vs Section B
  • Paper 1 Model Answers