IB Psychology SL 3.3.8 Cognitive explanations Question Bank
Practise IB Psychology SL/HL 3.3.8 by applying cognitive explanations concepts to exam-style questions.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2027
- Course
- Psychology SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- identify the relevant model, concept or evidence
- apply the correct subject framework to the question
- evaluate the result using clear evidence and subject terminology
3.3.8—Cognitive explanations question 1
[Maximum number: 22]
Discuss how two or more cognitive factors influence human relationships.
Refer to the paper 2 assessment criteria when awarding marks.
The command term "discuss" requires candidates to offer a considered and balanced review of how two or more cognitive factors influence human relationships.
There are several approaches that can be taken to answer this question. Candidates may discuss:
- the social exchange theory of relationships
- Batson et al.'s (1981) empathy-altruism model of helping behaviour
- Kiesler and Baral’s (1970) study of attraction
- Baumeister and Bushman (1998) on aggression.
All aspects of the psychology of human relationships option may be addressed for this question (for example, social responsibility, interpersonal relationships, and/or violence).
Candidates may discuss a smaller number of cognitive factors in order to demonstrate depth of knowledge, or may discuss a larger number of cognitive factors in order to demonstrate breadth of knowledge. Both approaches are equally acceptable.
If a candidate discusses only one cognitive factor, apply the markbands up to a maximum of [11 marks].
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