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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