Lawton, Jean-Marc
Psychology for the IB diploma/ by Jea-Marc Lawton and Eleanor Willard - 2nd Ed. - UK: Hodder Education, 2018. - 455 p. ;
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Core
Chapter 1: Biological approach to understanding behaviour • Introduction • Physiology and behaviour • Techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour • Localization • Neuroplasticity • Neurotransmitters and their effect on behaviour • Hormones and behaviour • Pheromones and behaviour • Genetics and behaviour • The role of animal research in understanding human behaviour
Chapter 2: Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour • Introduction and history • The multi-store model of memory • The working memory model • Long-term memory • Schema theory • Gregory’s top-down theory • Gibson’s bottom-up theory • Thinking and decision-making • Reliability of cognitive processes • Emotion and cognition • Cognitive processing in the digital world
Chapter 3: Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour • Introduction • The individual and the group • Cultural origins of behaviour and cognition • Cultural influences on individual attitudes, identity and behaviours • The influence of globalization on behaviour
Chapter 4: Approaches to researching behaviour • Research methods • Scientific processes • Data analysis • Introduction to statistical testing
Part 2: Options
Chapter 5: Abnormal psychology • Introduction • Approaches to abnormality • Classification systems • Reliability and validity of diagnosis • Etiology of abnormal psychology • Treatments of mental disorders and their effectiveness
Chapter 6: Developmental psychology • Introduction • Influences on cognitive and social development • Developing an identity • Gender identity and social roles • Development of empathy and theory of mind • Developing as a learner
Chapter 7: Health psychology • Introduction • Determinants of health • Health problems • Promoting health
Chapter 8: Psychology of human relationships • Introduction • Formation of personal relationships • Role of communication in personal relationships • Explanations for why relationships change or end • Social responsibility • Group dynamics • Origins of conflict and conflict resolution
Chapter 9: Internal assessment • Experimental study
Glossary • References • Index
Description
Everything you need to navigate the IB Diploma Psychology course; ensure full coverage of the syllabus with a comprehensive guide to all the concepts, theories and research into approaches to understanding behaviour, presented with a cross-cultural focus for global thinkers.
Navigate your way seamlessly through the course with key studies and terms highlighted.
Apply new skills and knowledge to everyday life with topical news items (In the News) and case studies (Psychology in the real world).
Develop critical analysis skills with You are the researcher and Research in focus to draw out methodological issues from studies, while TOK links help you recognise debates and issues.
Assess your progress and learning with Strengthen your learning and Assessment check at the end of each chapter.
9781510425774
Psychology - IB Diploma
150 / LAW
Psychology for the IB diploma/ by Jea-Marc Lawton and Eleanor Willard - 2nd Ed. - UK: Hodder Education, 2018. - 455 p. ;
Contents:
Introduction
Part 1: Core
Chapter 1: Biological approach to understanding behaviour • Introduction • Physiology and behaviour • Techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour • Localization • Neuroplasticity • Neurotransmitters and their effect on behaviour • Hormones and behaviour • Pheromones and behaviour • Genetics and behaviour • The role of animal research in understanding human behaviour
Chapter 2: Cognitive approach to understanding behaviour • Introduction and history • The multi-store model of memory • The working memory model • Long-term memory • Schema theory • Gregory’s top-down theory • Gibson’s bottom-up theory • Thinking and decision-making • Reliability of cognitive processes • Emotion and cognition • Cognitive processing in the digital world
Chapter 3: Sociocultural approach to understanding behaviour • Introduction • The individual and the group • Cultural origins of behaviour and cognition • Cultural influences on individual attitudes, identity and behaviours • The influence of globalization on behaviour
Chapter 4: Approaches to researching behaviour • Research methods • Scientific processes • Data analysis • Introduction to statistical testing
Part 2: Options
Chapter 5: Abnormal psychology • Introduction • Approaches to abnormality • Classification systems • Reliability and validity of diagnosis • Etiology of abnormal psychology • Treatments of mental disorders and their effectiveness
Chapter 6: Developmental psychology • Introduction • Influences on cognitive and social development • Developing an identity • Gender identity and social roles • Development of empathy and theory of mind • Developing as a learner
Chapter 7: Health psychology • Introduction • Determinants of health • Health problems • Promoting health
Chapter 8: Psychology of human relationships • Introduction • Formation of personal relationships • Role of communication in personal relationships • Explanations for why relationships change or end • Social responsibility • Group dynamics • Origins of conflict and conflict resolution
Chapter 9: Internal assessment • Experimental study
Glossary • References • Index
Description
Everything you need to navigate the IB Diploma Psychology course; ensure full coverage of the syllabus with a comprehensive guide to all the concepts, theories and research into approaches to understanding behaviour, presented with a cross-cultural focus for global thinkers.
Navigate your way seamlessly through the course with key studies and terms highlighted.
Apply new skills and knowledge to everyday life with topical news items (In the News) and case studies (Psychology in the real world).
Develop critical analysis skills with You are the researcher and Research in focus to draw out methodological issues from studies, while TOK links help you recognise debates and issues.
Assess your progress and learning with Strengthen your learning and Assessment check at the end of each chapter.
9781510425774
Psychology - IB Diploma
150 / LAW