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Biological ApproachRelevant to
All the Topics		Research MethodsERQ: Evaluate one or more research methods used when investigating the relationship between the brain and behaviour.No Paper
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Ethical Considerations
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The Relationship
between the Brain
and Behaviour		Techniques used to
Study the Brain in
Relation to Behaviour		ERQ: Discuss one or more techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.SAQ: Describe one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Evaluate one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.ERQ: Discuss one or more techniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.
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Localization of Brain FunctionSAQ: Describe localization with reference to one relevant study.
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Neuroplasticity
Neural Network, Neural Pruning		SAQ: Describe neuroplasticity, with reference to one relevant study.SAQ: Describe neuroplasticity, with reference to one relevant study.
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Neurotransmitters and their
Effects on Behaviour
Neuron, Synapse (excitatory and inhibitory), Agonist, Antagonist		SAQ: With reference to one study, outline the effect of one agonist or one antagonist on human behaviour.ERQ: Discuss the effect of one or more neurotransmitters on behaviour.SAQ: Describe the effect of one neurotransmitter on human behaviour with reference to one relevant study.
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Hormones and Pheromones and their Effects on BehaviourHormones and their
Effects on Behaviour		SAQ: Describe the role of one hormone in the study of human behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss one or more hormones and their effects on behaviour.SAQ: Describe one effect of one hormone on behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.SAQ: Describe one effect of one hormone on behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss how one or more hormones affect human behaviour.
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Pheromones and their
Effects on Behaviour		ERQ: Discuss the effect(s) of one or more pheromones on behaviour.ERQ: Discuss how one or more hormones and/or one or more pheromones affect human behaviour.ERQ: Discuss the effect of pheromones on human behaviour.
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The Relationship
between Genetics
and Behaviour		Genes and their
Effects on Behaviour		SAQ: Describe one study related to genetics and behaviour.ERQ: Discuss the relationship between genetics and behaviour.SAQ: Outline one link between genes and behaviour with reference to one relevant study.
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Genetic Similarity
Twin and Kinship Studies		ERQ: Discuss one or more genetic similarities for one or more behaviours.SAQ: Describe one twin or kinship study.
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Evolutionary Explanations
of Behaviour		SAQ: Describe one evolutionary explanation for behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss one evolutionary explanation of one behaviour.
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(HL) The Role of
Animal Research
in Understanding
Human Behaviour		(HL) Value of Animal Models
in Research to Provide Insight
into Human Behaviour		ERQ: Discuss how animal research may provide insight into human behaviour.ERQ: Evaluate one or more studies that use an animal model to investigate the relationship between genetics and behaviour.ERQ: With reference to research investigating the brain, discuss the role of animal research in understanding human behaviour.ERQ: Discuss how animal research may provide insight into human behaviour.
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(HL) Ethical Considerations
in Animal Research		ERQ: Discuss two or more ethical considerations in animal research used in understanding the relationship between the brain and behaviour.ERQ: Discuss two or more ethical considerations in animal research when investigating the brain and behaviour.
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Cognitive ApproachRelevant to
All the Topics		Research Methods
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Ethical ConsiderationsERQ: Discuss one or more ethical considerations in studying reliability of one or more cognitive processes.SAQ: Describe one ethical consideration related to one relevant study from the cognitive approach to understanding behaviour.ERQ: Discuss two or more ethical considerations in research investigating the link between emotion and cognition.ERQ: Discuss two or more ethical considerations related to one study investigating the reliability of one cognitive process.
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Cognitive
Processing		Models of Memory
Multi-store Memory Model,
Working Memory Model		ERQ: Evaluate one or more models of memory.SAQ: Describe one model of memory, with reference to one relevant study.*ERQ: Discuss one cognitive process.SAQ: With reference to one study, outline one model of memory.SAQ: Describe one study related to one model of memory.
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Schema Theory
Cognitive Schema		SAQ: Describe schema theory, with reference to one relevant study.SAQ: Describe schema theory, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss schema theory in relation to cognitive processing.
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Thinking and Decision-Making
Rational Thinking (controlled),
Intuitive Thinking (automatic)		SAQ: Describe one model of thinking and/or decision making, with reference to one relevant study.*ERQ: Discuss one cognitive process.
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Reliability
of Cognitive
Processes		Reconstructive MemoryERQ: Discuss reconstructive memory.ERQ: Evaluate one or more studies investigating reconstructive memory.SAQ: Describe one study investigating reconstructive memory.SAQ: Describe one study investigating reconstructive memory.
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Bias in Thinking
and Decision-Making 		ERQ: Discuss one or more biases in thinking and/or decision-making.SAQ: Describe one study investigating how one bias in thinking and decision-making influences human behaviour.SAQ: Describe one study investigating how one bias in thinking and decision-making influences human behaviour.ERQ: Discuss one or more biases in thinking and/or decision-making.
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Emotion
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Cognition		Influence of Emotion
on Cognitive Processes		SAQ: With reference to one relevant study, describe the effect of emotion on one cognitive process.ERQ: Discuss the influence of emotion(s) on one cognitive process.SAQ: With reference to one relevant study, describe the influence of emotion on one cognitive process.ERQ: Evaluate one or more studies on the influence of emotion on cognitive processes.ERQ: Discuss the influence of emotion on one cognitive process.
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(HL) Cognitive Processing
in a Technological
(Digital/Modern) World		(HL) The Influence
(Positive and Negative) of
Technologies (Digital/Modern)
on Cognitive Processes		ERQ: Evaluate one or more studies regarding the positive and/or negative influence of technologies on cognitive processes.ERQ: Discuss the influence (positive and/or negative) of technologies on cognitive processes.ERQ: Discuss one or more studies of the positive and/or negative effects of technologies on cognitive processes.ERQ: Discuss the influence of technology on one or more cognitive processes.
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(HL) Methods used to
Study the Interaction
between Technologies
and Cognitive Processes		ERQ: Evaluate one or more methods used to study the interaction between technologies and cognitive processes.ERQ: Evaluate one method used to study the interaction between technology and cognitive processes.
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Sociocultural ApproachRelevant to
All the Topics		Research MethodsSAQ: Describe one research method used in one study related to cultural origins of behaviour and/or cultural origins of cognition.ERQ: Discuss one or more research methods used to investigate cultural origins of behaviour and/or cultural origins of cognition.ERQ: Discuss the use of one research method to investigate individuals and groups.
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Ethical ConsiderationsERQ: Discuss one or more ethical considerations related to research studies investigating individuals and groups.ERQ: Discuss one or more ethical considerations related to research studies investigating cultural origins of behaviour and/or cultural origins of cognition.
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The Individual
and the Group		Social Identity Theory
Social Groups		SAQ: Describe social identity theory, with reference to one relevant study.SAQ: Outline social identity theory with reference to one relevant study. ERQ: Evaluate social identity theory, with reference to one or more studies.
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Social Cognitive TheorySAQ: Describe social cognitive theory, with reference to one relevant study.SAQ: Outline social cognitive theory with reference to one relevant study.
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Formation of Stereotypes and
their Effects on Behaviour		ERQ: Discuss the formation of stereotypes and/or the effect(s) of stereotypes on human behaviour.ERQ: Discuss the formation of stereotypes and/or the effect(s) of stereotypes on behaviour.SAQ: Describe one effect of stereotypes on behaviour with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss the formation of stereotypes and/or the effect(s) of stereotypes on human behaviour.
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Cultural Origins
of Behaviour
and Cognition		Culture and its Influence on
Behaviour and Cognition
Cultural Groups		ERQ: Discuss one or more cultural influences on human cognition and/or behaviourSAQ: Outline the influence of culture on behaviour and/or cognition with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss the influence of culture on behaviour and/or cognition.
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Cultural DimensionsSAQ: Describe one cultural dimension, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss one cultural dimension of human behaviour.ERQ: Explain one cultural dimension with brief reference to one relevant study.
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Cultural
Influences
on Individual
Behaviour		Enculturation
Norms		SAQ: Describe one effect of enculturation on human cognition and/or behaviour, with reference to one relevant study.ERQ: Discuss one or more effects that enculturation has on human cognition and/or behaviour. SAQ: Describe one study investigating enculturation.SAQ: Describe one study investigating cultural norms.
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Acculturation
Assimilation/Assimilate		ERQ: To what extent can acculturation affect human cognition and/or behaviour?SAQ: Describe one study investigating acculturation.