IB Psychology SL 1.1.5 Perspective Questions

Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands below when awarding marks.

The command term "outline" requires candidates to give a brief account or summary of two principles that define the cognitive level of analysis.

Acceptable principles may include, but are not limited to:
- mental processes can be scientifically investigated
- mental representations guide behaviour
- cognitive processes are influenced by social, cultural and biological factors
- internal processes are important mediators between stimuli and responses.

The principles should represent the cognitive level of analysis at large but examples in the outlines may be drawn from specific areas such as language, perception, attention or memory.

Candidates are likely to use studies or theories to illustrate the principles but this is not required to achieve marks in the higher band.

If a candidate outlines more than two principles, credit should be given only to the first two principles.

If a candidate outlines only one principle, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [4 marks].

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.