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IB Psychology (SL) Resources

Below you'll find IB Psychology (SL) resources made by students who’ve already taken the class. Click through Psychology (SL) study guides, notes, and practice materials designed to help you get a 7 on your IB Psychology (SL) papers.

IB Psychology (SL) Biological approach to understanding behaviour

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IB Psychology (SL) Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour

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IB Psychology (SL) Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour

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IB Psychology (SL) Approaches to researching behaviour

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IB Psychology (SL) Abnormal psychology

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IB Psychology (SL) Developmental psychology

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IB Psychology (SL) Health psychology

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IB Psychology (SL) Psychology of human relationships

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What is the IB Psychology (SL) exam format?

IB Psychology SL has internal and external assessments: the IB external assessment is the part you do on test day and the IB internal assessment is usually a project or a presentation you have to work on ahead of time. For the external assessments: Paper 1- three short answer questions on the core and an essay from a choice of three; will take you 2 hours (worth 50% of your final grade) Paper 2 - one question from a choice of three; will take you 1 hour (worth 25% of your final grade) For the internal assessments: Experimental study - will take you 20 hours (worth 25% of your final grade) To make sure you’re prepared enough to finish in time, take a look through the IB Psychology Syllabus and our free IB Psychology resources that cover the most important material you should know.

How is IB Psychology (SL) scored?

IB exams are scored using a combination of internal and external assessments. The IB score range is 1 to 7, with 7 being the highest. External assessments, such as the written exams, are marked by external IB examiners, while internal assessments, such as projects or oral presentations, are graded by the student's teacher and then moderated by IB examiners. The scores from different assessments are combined, and students may earn up to 42 points from six subjects, with an additional 3 points available from the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the IB Extended Essay, for a maximum total of 45 points.

How do I study for IB Psychology (SL)?

You’ve likely covered a lot of material during your course this year, but to get a 7 on the International Baccalaureate exam, it’s important you understand how often each topic shows up. Once you take a look through the breakdown below, make sure to read through the IB Psychology (SL) study guide above with all the key points you should know for each unit. The IB Psychology (SL) revision notes are made by other students who already took that class. After that, run through the IB Psychology (SL) flashcards to practice important terms you should know for the exam. You can also do some test prep using the tests attached to each note. There’s a lot of IB Psychology (SL) resources for you to shuffle between until you find the method that works best for your learning style. Make sure to start ahead and leave enough time to practice.

What units are on the IB Psychology (SL) exam?

When approaching your IB Psychology exam review, take some time to understand how the different units are actually broken up so you can place the right emphasis on each one.
Unit 1: Biological Approach To Understanding Behaviour
Unit 2: Cognitive Approach To Understanding Behaviour
Unit 3: Sociocultural Approach To Understanding Behaviour
Unit 4: Approaches To Researching Behaviour
Unit 5: Abnormal Psychology
Unit 6: Developmental Psychology
Unit 7: Health Psychology
Unit 8: Psychology of Human Relationships

How do I get a 7 on IB Psychology (SL)?

IB Psychology SL requires strong problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and a solid understanding of psychological concepts. You’ll need to master topics in biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches to behavior, while applying them to both theoretical and practical psychological analysis.

What are the video resources?

We’ve handpicked some of our favorite YouTube channels and videos that align with the key topics and themes covered in our IB Psychology SL study guides. These channels can be a great way to get a better understanding of fundamental topics such as biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches to behavior. Experience practical learning through case studies and interactive classroom activities, while applying psychological theories to real-world behavior and mental processes.

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What is IB Psychology (SL)?

IB Psychology SL explores essential subjects like biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches to behavior. Engage in case studies and class activities to actively investigate these concepts, using critical thinking and psychological theories to tackle both practical and theoretical challenges in understanding human behavior. On this page, you’ll find IB Psychology SL resources to help you with your IB Psychology SL review.