Abnormal Psychology Essay Plans – Psychology HL

Biological approach - animal research

Enhance your IB Psychology HL revision with streamlined notes on the biological approach. These clear, exam-focused materials break down key concepts to help you craft high-scoring responses.

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Cognitive approach - digital technology

this is a 10-page guide to the cognitive approach hl extension topic: the influence of digital technology on cognition. this set of notes is only for hl psychology students to tackle possible cognitive approach hl extension topic erq questions in paper 1. it provides a detailed overview of the topic, including possible questions, technical content, possible erqs, overall arguments and the key studies you need to know!

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Human Relationships and Communication

this 13-page guide to the human relationships and communication option topic has all the information you need to tackle an erq in paper 2 :) it provides a detailed overview of the topic, including possible questions, technical content, possible erqs, overall arguments and the key studies you need to know! for example, you may be asked about factors that influence the formation of human relationships, this guide provides cognitive, biological and sociocultural explanation that you can choose from! it is delivered in an easily digestible format with information to help you think more critically about writing an erq on factors influencing diagnosis :)

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Paper 3: Research Methods

this 14-paged guide to hl psychology paper 3 will help you nail research methods :) these notes break down paper 3 into the exact questions that could come up in your exam, paired with the content you should learn to smash the questions! for example, question 1i) will always ask about research methods, so this guide provides the list of research methods you need to know and some characteristics to use in your answers :) on the other hand, question 2) and 3) may differ, and this guide explains the different alternatives and how you can tackle them too!

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list of key studies

do you find that hl psychology can get quite overwhelming with all of the case studies that you need to know? you’re not the only one, and this document is for you! this document lays out the different overarching topics of the biological, sociocultural and cognitive approaches, the option topics, and their respective subtopics that you need to learn. more importantly, it includes the key studies you need to know, paired up with each possible saq or erq, trying to use as little studies as possible - for example, the mcgaugh & cahill study can be used 6 different times! get this list to make ib psychology easier to digest and less overwhelming :) *there are some bonus pages at the end with some critical thinking prompts and guidance!

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IA

This Psychology HL IA offers a high-quality example of experimental design, including hypothesis formulation, ethical considerations, and application of psychological theory.

• Based on IB Psychology experimental approach
• Highlights ethical procedures clearly
• Analysis supported with psychological frameworks
• Structured per HL assessment rubrics

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Biological Approach

Over 100 Students Are Using This for Revision

Boost your IB Psychology HL prep with notes on the biological approach by Nazrin. These concise, exam-aligned resources simplify core theories and support top-level answers.

• 30 pages of easy-to-understand notes
• Based on IB assessment markschemes
• Saves time with structured layout
• Ideal for Paper 2 exam practice

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Cognitive Approach

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Master the cognitive approach in IB Psychology HL with Nazrin’s expert notes. Ideal for conceptual clarity, exam writing, and Paper 2 preparation.

• 30+ pages of well-structured content
• IB mark scheme-focused summaries
• Clear examples and definitions
• Great for theory and application

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Sociocultural Approach

Favoured By Students For Exam Focus

Explore how culture and society influence human behavior with IB Sociocultural Psychology Notes for HL. Perfect for mastering core concepts and essay writing.

• Covers cultural dimensions, social identity, and stereotypes
• Includes real studies with IB-style analysis
• Supports Paper 1 and Paper 2 prep
• Structured for easier topic retention and review

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