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IB Psychology Exam Notes and Tips

When doing psychology exam papers, make sure to analyse on the methods and methodologies of studies rather than the procedures of studies. In short answer questions (SAQs), you will have to outline, explain,...
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What is the difference between compliance and internalisation?

Both are types of conformity , which is when we change our behaviour to fit in with the majority group. The main distinction between compliance and internalisation is whether or not our personal belief chang...
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What are the advantages of a lab study?

Lab studies allow for high control over extraneous variables. For example, in a simple experiment to test which paper aeroplane flies the furthest, the advantage of doing the study inside, in a controlled en...
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What is the self fulfilling prophecy?

Labelling and the self-fulfilling prophecy explains criminal and anti-social behaviour in terms of societal factors, specifically the way others behave towards you.The self-fulfilling prophecy shows how a be...
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How should I structure an essay question asking me to evaluate a study?

A great acronym to remember when doing a longer essay question requiring you to evaluate a study is GRAVES. This stands for G eneralisability, R eliability, A pplicability, V alidity, E thics and S ubjectivi...
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