Core Topics:

• • • Development

    • Memory

    • Psychological problems

    • The brain and neuropsychology

    • Social Influence

Optional Topics:

• • • Criminal Psychology

    • Sleep and dreaming

    • Research methods

• ​Paper 1: Multiple choice, short and extended responses (1 hour 45 minutes) - 55% of final marks.

• Paper 2: Multiple choice, short and extended responses (1 hour 20 minutes) - 45% of final marks. 

• You are curious about human behaviour

• You want to understand people better

• You will apply your English and Maths skills

IB Psychology: This is a diverse and interesting course where students will get to establish a deep understanding of the biological, cognitive and socio-cultural approaches in psychology. They will explore topics such as neuroplasticity, genetics and biases in thinking and decision-making. The core content of the course builds on some of the key topics studied in the GCSE course. The course is assessed through two to three external examinations and one internal assessment which is a practical experiment. 

For further information, please see Ms Helen Law (helen.law@wis.edu.hk), Head of Psychology.