IB Psychology 1. Concepts

1.1.1 Types of bias in psychological research

1.1.2 Cultural and gender bias

1.1.3 Reducing bias in studies

1.2.1 Correlation vs causation

1.2.2 Establishing cause-effect relationships

1.2.3 Bidirectional ambiguity

1.3.1 Biological change (neuroplasticity)

1.3.2 Measurements of change

1.3.3 Factors of change

1.4.1 Operationalization of variables

1.4.2 Data collection methods

1.4.3 Reliability and validity of measures

1.5.1 Deductive & inductive reasoning

1.5.2 Emic & etic perspectives

1.5.3 Indigenous psychology

1.6.1 Ethical responsibility in research

1.6.2 Social responsibility of psychology

1.6.3 Applied responsibility