How to Answer IB Psychology Paper 1A – Short Answer Questions

Guide to answering Paper 1A short-answer questions in IB Psychology. Structure, command terms, and marking criteria.

Paper 1A contains short-answer questions testing knowledge of psychological terminology and concepts. Each question is worth 9 marks. Use the SAQ structure: State the concept, Apply a study, Connect to the question. Common command terms: describe, explain, outline. Include one relevant study with clear application to the question.