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Psychology (First Exam 2027)

First Exam: 2027

IB Psychology is a Group 3 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores biological, cognitive, and sociocultural approaches to understanding human behavior, research methods in psychology, and specialized optional topics, with a strong focus on critical thinking, ethical research practices, and experimental investigation.

The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2027 for the current curriculum.

Assessment at a Glance

Assessment	Format	SL	HL	Weighting
Paper 1	3 short-answer questions + 1 extended response question on core approaches	2 hours	2 hours	50% (SL) / 40% (HL)
Paper 2	Extended response questions on optional topics	1 hour	2 hours	25% (SL) / 20% (HL)
Paper 3	3 short-answer questions on research approaches	N/A	1 hour	20% (HL only)
Internal Assessment	Experimental study report (1,800-2,200 words)	20 hours	20 hours	25% (SL) / 20% (HL)