Practise IB Psychology HL 2.3.9 by analysing research methods and evaluating how evidence supports or limits conclusions about biological processes and behaviour.
Describe how one social or cultural factor affects one cognitive process.
Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands on the next page when awarding marks.
The command term "describe" requires candidates to give a detailed account of how one social or cultural factor affects one cognitive process.
As the concepts of social and cultural factors are arguably very much related, a distinction is not necessary in the response.
Cognitive processes may include but are not limited to:
- memory
- perception
- attention
- language
- decision-making.
Appropriate factors include, but are not limited to:
- the impact of cultural schemas on memory (Bartlett, 1932)
- the effect of poverty on cognitive ability (Bhoomika, 2008)
- the effects of social identity on the formation of flashbulb memories (Luminet and Curci, 2008)
- the role of schooling in memory strategies (Cole and Scribner, 1974)
- the impact of environmental stimuli on perception (carpentered world hypothesis)
- the role of Confucian dynamism on decision-making (Chen, 2005)
- the role of the collectivistic-individualistic dimension on attribution (Markus and Kitayama, 1991).
If a candidate describes more than one social or cultural factor, credit should be given only to the first factor.
If a candidate addresses more than one cognitive process, credit should be given only to the first process.
If a candidate describes a social or cultural factor making no explicit link to a cognitive process, up to a maximum of [4] should be awarded.
Section A markbands
Marks
Level descriptor
0
The answer does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
1 to 3
There is an attempt to answer the question, but knowledge and understanding is
limited, often inaccurate, or of marginal relevance to the question.
4 to 6
The question is partially answered. Knowledge and understanding is accurate but limited. Either the command term is not effectively addressed or the response is not sufficiently explicit in answering the question.
7 to 8
The question is answered in a focused and effective manner and meets the
demands of the command term. The response is supported by appropriate and accurate knowledge and understanding of research.