biological approach

Hormones and
The brain and behaviour behaviour
Techniques Localization Neuroplasticity Neurotransmitters Hormones Pheromones

HL extension
Genetics and behaviour Animal research
Genes Genetic Evolutionary Value of using Whether they Ethical
similarities explanations animal models give insight considerations
into human of animal
behaviour research

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 Cognitive approach
Reliability of
Cognitive processing cognitive processes
Thinking and Reconstructive Biases in thinking
Models of memory Schema theory decision-making memory and decision-making

Emotion
and cognition HL extension Digital technology
The influence of emotion on Influence of digital Positive and negative Methods used to study
cognitive processes technology effects of modern the interaction between
technology digital technology and
cognitive processes

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 Sociocultural approach
The individual and Cultural origins of
the group behaviour or cognition
Social identity Social cognitive Culture and its influence on
theory theory Stereotypes behaviour and cognition Cultural dimensions

Cultural influences on
individual attitudes, identity HL extension Globalization
and behaviours

Enculturation Acculturation Influence of Effect of the interaction Methods used to study

globalization on of local and global the influence of
individual behaviour influences on globalization on
behaviour behaviour

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 Abnormal Psychology
Factors influencing diagnosis
Normality vs Abnormality Classification systems Role of clinical biases Validity and reliability
in diagnoses of diagnosis

Etiology of abnormal
psychology Treatment of disorders

Explanations for Prevalence rates Biological Psychological The role of culture

disorders and disorders treatments treatments in treatment

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 Developmental Psychology
Influences on cognitive and social development
Role of peers and play Childhood trauma and resilience Poverty/socio-economic status

Developing as
Developing an identity a learner
Attachment Gender identity and Development of Cognitive Brain
social roles empathy and theory development development
of mind

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 health Psychology
Determinants of health
Biopsychosocial model of health Dispositional factors and Risk and protective
and well-being health beliefs factors

Health problems Promoting health

Explanations of health Prevalence rates of health Health promotion Effectiveness of
problem(s) problem(s) health promotion
programmes

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 human relationships
Personal relationships Group dynamics
Formation Role of Explanations Co-operation Prejudice and Origins of
of personal communication for why and competition discrimination conflict and
relationships relationships conflict
change or end resolution

Social responsibility
By-standerism Prosocial behaviour Promoting prosocial behaviour

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 IA report
Introduction Exploration Analysis
Aim and IV and DV Design, sampling Controlled variables Descriptive and inferential
background and participants and choice of statistics applied, presented
theory materials and interpreted

Evaluation References Appendices

Discussion in relation Strengths, limitations and List of works cited Forms, raw data,
to theory modifications calculations

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