IB Psychology SL 3.2.2 Sociocultural Factors Questions
Practise IB Psychology SL 3.2.2 by applying sociocultural factors concepts to exam questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2027
- Course
- Psychology SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Explain how sociocultural factors influence cognitive, social or physical human development.
- Discuss how poverty, socioeconomic status and social or environmental variables affect development.
- Discuss the formation and development of gender roles and gender identity using relevant research.
- Evaluate theories or studies of gender identity, social roles and sociocultural development.
- Explain how sociocultural factors influence development as a learner and the formation of identity.
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IB Psychology SL 3.2.2 Sociocultural Factors Questions question 1
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To what extent do sociocultural factors influence the development of identity?
Refer to the paper 2 assessment criteria when awarding marks.
The command term "to what extent" requires candidates to consider the contribution of sociocultural factors in the development of identity. It is appropriate and useful for candidates to address the influence of biological and cognitive factors in the development of identity in order to respond to the command term "to what extent".
Sociocultural factors influencing identity development may include, but are not limited to:
- family influences on identity development
- the role of culture in identity development
- the ethnic aspect of identity development
- gender and identity development
- social class and identity development
- social identity and identity development.
Research studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Marcia (1980) family influences on identity development in adolescence
- Erikson's (1968) research on culture, race, ethnicity and identity
- Phinney's (1989) study on ethnic identities of minority groups
- Gilligan (1990) study on gender and identity development
- Tajfel and Turner (1979) research on social identity and identity development
- Gee and Crawford, (1998) research on language, social class and identity
Candidates may address a small number of sociocultural factors influencing identity development in order to demonstrate depth of knowledge, or may address a larger number of sociocultural factors influencing identity development in order to demonstrate breadth of knowledge. Both approaches are equally acceptable.
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