Current syllabus · First assessment 2027
IB · Psychology
IB Psychology Study Guide & Review
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Syllabus shape
How the Psychology syllabus is organised
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- 4
- syllabus groups
- 13
- mapped topics
HL
1 group- 4. HL extensions
Shared across levels
3 groups- 1. Concepts
- 2. Content
- 3. Contexts
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IB Psychology questions
This page follows the IB Psychology course with first assessment in 2027.
The course integrates biological, cognitive and sociocultural perspectives rather than treating behaviour through only one explanation.
Yes. Students learn to interpret and evaluate psychological research while considering research design and ethics.
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