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**IB Psychology **
 * Welcome to the Oeiras International School **

Psychology is the study of human behavior and the mental processes as well as outside factors that influence it. In this two year course, we will examine these things through three different perspectives--”lenses:” =**Why study psychology? **= A foundation of study in psychology is valued in** All ** career paths, because human interaction is an inevitable part of life and business. This course teaches students to think critically, evaluate primary and secondary sources, develop research skills, build vocabulary through technical reading of peer-reviewed journals and hone discussion and debate skills.
 * **Biological:** What role does our physical make up play?
 * **Cognitive:** What factors affect memory and how we learn?
 * **Sociocultural:** How do cultural values and norms affect behavior, what role do group dynamics play, and why do we seek to be compliant.

We will study psychological factors that influence abnormal behavior, and will conduct an experimental study and prepare a formal report of the experiment. Additionally, at the High Level, we will take an in-depth look at Developmental Psychology (or another option), qualitative research methods, and will conduct a literature review of the experimental study that we perform.

The course requires substantial reading, research and writing. Assessments will include:
 * Assessment and class structure: **
 * Written unit exams
 * Formal study evaluations
 * Socratic Seminars
 * Presentations
 * Formal report on an experimental study


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The model Psychology Student is one who: **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Is curious about why we do the things we do
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Is highly motivated to extend depth of understanding through outside reading
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Is well organized
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Enjoys reading research material
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Enjoys a scientific approach to problem-solving
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Enjoys writing and writes well
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Enjoys participating in class discussions


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Text: **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Psychology: A Course Companion **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">by John Crane and Jette Hanibal

I look forward to meeting you soon. In the interim, you can browse through some of the topics that we will be covering this year. If you would like to introduce yourself or contact me, you can email me using the link at the left.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Supplemental texts that you may find useful: **
 * [[image:40 S.jpg width="259" height="259" link="@http://www.amazon.com/Forty-Studies-That-Changed-Psychology/dp/0139227253"]] || [[image:ibp_pschology_300.jpg width="232" height="255" link="@http://store.ibo.org/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=1697&osCsid=b0fhipor74vg96qa266i5823k7"]] ||

Sincerely, John Brown

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