IB Psychology SL 3.2.6 Social Norms Questions
Practise IB Psychology SL 3.2.6 by applying social norms concepts to exam questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2027
- Course
- Psychology SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Evaluate psychological research on the formation and development of gender roles.
- Describe and explain a study investigating cultural norms and relate the evidence to social behaviour.
- Discuss how social norms influence gender roles and social development, using relevant research evidence.
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IB Psychology SL 3.2.6 Social Norms Questions question 1
[Maximum number: 9]
Describe one study investigating cultural norms.
Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands when awarding marks.
The command term "describe" requires candidates to give a detailed account of a study investigating cultural norms.
The description of the study should include the aim, procedure, results, and conclusions of the study.
Relevant studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Berry and Katz's (1967) study on cultural norms as a factor in conformity
- Cole and Scriber (1974) on education norms and memory strategies
- Fagot (1978), Wood (2002) on enculturation of gender norms.
- Finkelstein (2010) the effect of individual and collectivism on reasons for volunteer behaviour
- Miller et al.'s (1990) study on the impact of cultural norms and moral values on the perception of social responsibility
- Odden and Rochat (2004) on social cognitive theory and development of cultural norms
If a candidate describes more than one study, credit should be given only to the first study.
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