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1. Concepts
1.1 Bias
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 Causality
1.2.1 Correlation vs causation
1.2.2 Establishing cause-effect relationships
1.2.3 Bidirectional ambiguity
1.3 Change
1.3.1 Biological change (neuroplasticity)
1.3.2 Measurements of change
1.3.3 Factors of change
1.4 Measurement
1.4.1 Operationalization of variables
1.4.2 Data collection methods
1.4.3 Reliability and validity of measures
1.5 Perspective
1.5.1 Deductive & inductive reasoning
1.5.2 Emic & etic perspectives
1.5.3 Indigenous psychology
1.6 Responsibility
1.6.1 Ethical responsibility in research
1.6.2 Social responsibility of psychology
1.6.3 Applied responsibility
2. Content
2.1 Biological Approach
2.1.1 Animal Research / Animal Models
2.1.2 Biological Reductionism
2.1.3 Brain Imaging Techniques
2.1.4 Chemical Messengers
2.1.5 Diathesis-Stress Model
2.1.6 Genetic Inheritance
2.1.7 Localization of Function
2.1.8 Neuroplasticity
2.1.9 Neurotransmission
2.2 Cognitive Approach
2.2.1 Anchoring Bias
2.2.2 Classical Conditioning
2.2.3 Cognitive Load Theory
2.2.4 Cognitive Models
2.2.5 Confirmation Bias
2.2.6 Dual Processing Theory
2.2.7 Operant Conditioning
2.2.8 Schema Theory
2.3 Sociocultural Approach
2.3.1 Cognitive Dissonance
2.3.2 Compliance Techniques
2.3.3 Conformity
2.3.4 Cultural Dimensions
2.3.5 Emic Approach
2.3.6 Enculturation
2.3.7 Etic Approach
2.3.8 Models of Acculturation
2.3.9 Social Identity Theory (SIT)
2.3.10 Social Learning Theory (SLT)
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Analysis and Interpretation
2.4.2 Research Considerations
2.4.3 Research Methods
2.4.4 Sampling Techniques
3. Contexts
3.1 Health and Well-being
3.1.1 Mental Health Disorders
3.1.2 Health Problems
3.1.3 Prevention and Treatment
3.1.4 Practicals
3.2 Human Development
3.2.1 Models of Development
3.2.2 Development of Self
3.2.3 Practicals
3.3 Human Relationships
3.3.1 Group Behaviour
3.3.2 Interpersonal Relationships
3.3.3 Practicals
3.4 Learning and Cognition
3.4.1 Thinking and Learning
3.4.2 Cognitive Processes
3.4.3 Practicals
4. Extensions (HL only)
4.1 Culture
4.1.1 Health and Well-being
4.1.2 Human Development
4.1.3 Human Relationships
4.1.4 Learning and Cognition
4.1.5 Research in Cultural Psychology
4.2 Motivation
4.2.1 Health and Well-being
4.2.2 Human Development
4.2.3 Human Relationships
4.2.4 Learning and Cognition
4.3 Technology
4.3.1 Health and Well-being
4.3.2 Human Development
4.3.3 Human Relationships
4.3.4 Learning and Cognition