IB Psychology IA Brainstorm – Choosing Your Research Topic

Guide to brainstorming and selecting your IB Psychology Internal Assessment research topic. Tips for choosing a feasible and interesting study.

The first step in your IB Psychology IA is choosing a research topic. Consider: feasibility (can you actually conduct this study?), ethical considerations, available participants, and alignment with the syllabus. Good topics are specific, measurable, and have existing literature to reference. Avoid topics that are too broad or require deception.