IB Psychology SL 2.2.8 Schema theory Question Bank
Practise IB Psychology SL 2.2.8 by explaining schema theory and evaluating research on reconstructive memory.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2027
- Course
- Psychology SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Describe schema theory and explain how schemas guide interpretation or recall.
- Use a study to explain reconstructive memory or a schema-driven distortion.
- Evaluate one strength and one limitation of schema theory using research evidence.
2.2.8—Schema theory question 1
[Maximum number: 22]
Discuss schema theory.
Refer to the paper 1 section B assessment criteria when awarding marks.
The command term "discuss" requires candidates to offer a considered review of schema theory.
Studies investigating schema theory include but are not limited to:
- Anderson and Pitchert's (1978) house buyer/burglar study on the effect of schema processing on memory encoding and retrieval
- Bartlett's (1932) study of 'War of the Ghosts'
- Loftus and Palmer's (1974) study investigating leading questions on reconstructive memory
- Brewer and Treyens's (1981) study on the role of office schemas on recall
- Bransford and Johnson's (1972) studies on contextual conditions for encoding and recall
- Martin and Halverson (1983) study on gender schemas
- Cohen (1981) on memory schemas leading to stereotypes.
Critical discussion points may include, but are not limited to:
- applications of schema theory - for example, cognitive-behavioural therapy
- methodological and ethical considerations
- implications of the research findings
- assumptions and biases
- areas of uncertainty - for example, the inability to observe schema.
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