Unit 1 Research methodologyResearch in psychologyQuantitative research: the experimentQuantitative research: correlational studiesQualitative researchQualitative research methodsEthics in psychological researchUnit 2 Biological approach to behaviourLocalizationNeuroplasticityNeurotransmitters and behaviourTechniques used to study the brain in relation to behaviourHormones and behaviourPheromones and behaviourGenes and behaviour; genetic similaritiesEvolutionary explanations for behaviourThe role of animal research in understanding human behaviour (HL only)Unit 3 Cognitive approach to behaviourConcepts and principles of the cognitive approach to behaviourModels of memorySchema theoryThinking and decision-makingReliability of cognitive processes: reconstructive memoryBiases in thinking and decision-makingEmotion and cognitionCognitive processing in the digital world (HL only)Unit 4 Sociocultural approach to behaviourCultural influences on individual attitudes, identities and behaviours - culture and cultural normsCultural origins of behaviour and cognition - cultural dimensionsThe individual and the group - social cognitive theoryThe individual and the group - social identity theory and stereotypingThe influence of globalization on individual behaviourUnit 5 Abnormal psychologyNormality versus abnormalityClassification systemsPrevalence rates and disordersValidity and reliability of diagnosisThe role of clinical biases in diagnosisExplanations for disorders - biological explanations for depressionExplanations for disorders - cognitive and sociocultural explanations for depressionAssessing the effectiveness of treatmentBiological treatment of depressionPsychological treatment of depressionThe role of culture in treatmentUnit 6 Health psychologyDeterminants of healthHealth problem 1: obesity and being overweightSocial cognitive explanations of health problemsPromoting healthHealth problem 2: stressUnit 7 Psychology of human relationshipsPersonal relationshipsGroup dynamicsPrejudice and discriminationOrigins of conflict and conflict resolutionSocial responsibilityUnit 8 Developmental psychologyBrain developmentCognitive developmentDevelopment of empathy and theory of mindGender identity and social rolesAttachmentRole of peers and playChildhood trauma and resilienceEffects of poverty on relationshipsUnit 9 Internal assessmentOverview of the requirements for internal assessmentPlanning the investigationWriting the introductionWriting the explorationConducting the analysisWriting the evaluationReferences and appendicesUnit 10 The IB curriculum: a conceptual modelExamination requirementsThe extended essayOther resources.