Comprehensive Study Notes
Master all four contexts, six key concepts, and three approaches of IB Psychology with organized study guides.
The 6 Key Concepts
Measurement
Quantifying psychological phenomena
Causality
Understanding cause and effect
Bias
Recognizing systematic errors
Responsibility
Ethical considerations
Perspective
Multiple viewpoints matter
Change
Development and transformation
The 4 Contexts
Learning and Cognition
Human Relationships
Health and Wellbeing
Human Development
The 3 Approaches
Biological Approach
Brain structures, neurotransmitters, hormones, and genetics
Cognitive Approach
Memory, perception, thinking, and decision-making
Sociocultural Approach
Social norms, culture, and interpersonal relationships
Resources
Assessment Guide
Syllabus overview, paper breakdowns, and how-to-answer guides
Posters and Cheat Sheets
Free downloadable revision posters, summary sheets, and cheat sheets
Syllabus Source
All content on this page is based on the IB DP Psychology Guide (first assessment 2027) published by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO, 2024). The four contexts and subtopics listed above reflect the official syllabus structure.
Full citation: International Baccalaureate Organization. (2024). Psychology guide: First assessment 2027. Cardiff, Wales: IBO.
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