Introduction+to+Psychology

=Objectives= By the end of this unit, you should be able to:


 * Define psychology
 * Describe psychology as a scientific discipline
 * Outline how knowledge of psychology is generated
 * Explain what is understood by a theoretical explanation and an empirical investigation
 * Describe the levels of analysis
 * Explain what is understood by critical thinking and give examples.

=What is the difference between Standard and High Level Psychology=
 * SL & HL students study Three Levels of Analysis (biological, cognitive and learning).
 * SL students study ONE option from a choice of five (Abnormal, Developmental, Health, Human Relationships, Sport), hL students study TWO options.
 * HL students study research methodology in more depth than SL students
 * Understanding of statistical significance is required at HL
 * Understanding of Qualitative Analysis
 * ==Internal Assessment==
 * **Standard Level**
 * Conduct and report upon an experimental study.
 * Application of Statistical Analysis
 * **High Level**
 * HL: Application of inferential statistical test and incorporation of related research (other than the published study on which the student’s experimental study is based) into the introduction and discussion
 * Some sections of the report are required at HL

=ETHIC PRACTICES= Read from IBO regarding Ethics in the Psychology class.