This is a great step-by-step guide that clearly presents the components of the IA, SL and HL rubrics, IA checklist, etc. This is something I think every student going through the process will need!
Here you can find information regarding the requirements for your internal assessment. Here is are two documents (SL and HL) that aredetailed and should contain everything you need to know for the internal assessment. It has been constructed with the help of textbooks and information copied from the IB guidelines, as well as from the subject reports...
There is so much to consider when you are deciding on a topic for your Internal Assessment. What areas are you interested in, what topic will be exciting and interesting enough to grab your attention and the attention of others. The amount of prior knowledge can be a governing factor in this decision making process.
In looking at ethics in psychology, I think it's important to look at the unethical side and implications, for students to really understand the consequences and repercussions of following unethical procedures...
Site write-up: Humans Psychology is a relatively new science which gained popularity in the early 20th century with Wilhelm Wundt. In the zeal to learn about the human thought process and behavior, many early psychiatrists went too far with their experimentations, leading to stringent ethics codes and standards.
Not that long ago, academicians were often cautious about airing the ethical dilemmas they faced in their research and academic work, but that environment is changing today. Psychologists in academe are more likely to seek out the advice of their colleagues on issues ranging from supervising graduate students to how to handle sensitive research data, says George Mason University psychologist June Tangney, PhD.
Great blog/ruminations about human behavior and the mind. A good conversation/discussion starter and points to get us thinking about various topics. Down-to-earth writing as well
Here you can find links to known experiments on the internet that are psychologically related. They are organized by general topic area with the topic areas listed chronologically with the most recently added at the top..
Educational Resources for IB Psychology..This is probably one of my favorite IB Psych resource sites out there. As a teacher new to IB, I find it very helpful as it is informative and language is clear to understand.
The largest social psychology database on the Internet..This site has related articles, info. about related topics, related resources, and a cool Jigsaw classroom feature as well!
Psych Central is a great site! It has support groups, blogs, quizzes, articles--a great resource for students exploring various issues related to mental health.
Your Amazing Brain--This is a fun, interactive site that makes learning about the human brain fun and not as daunting as some students make it out to be. Includes games, experiments, and tests.
http://www.socialpsychology.org/ The largest social psychology database on the Internet..This site has related articles, info. about related topics, related resources, and a cool Jigsaw classroom feature as well!
http://psychcentral.com/grohol.htm Psych Central is a great site! It has support groups, blogs, quizzes, articles--a great resource for students exploring various issues related to mental health.
http://www.youramazingbrain.org/default.htm Your Amazing Brain--This is a fun, interactive site that makes learning about the human brain fun and not as daunting as some students make it out to be. Includes games, experiments, and tests.