近年来，随着心理学职业的兴起，越来越多的同学选择IB心理学课程作为未来学习大学心理学课程的一个铺垫。那么IB心理学课程难吗?IB心理学主要学习哪些内容?今天留学生辅导老师就为大家整理了IB心理学课程知识点。

IBDp文凭课程中的心理学课程是对行为和心理过程的系统研究。选择心理学的学生可以了解心理的相关知识：包括心理学知识的产生、发展、应用。同时，学生也可以在学习心理学的过程中更多地了解自己，欣赏人类行为的多样性。

IB心理学课程分为SL和HL，除了核心课程，HL比SL多了一个选修单元，HL的考生还需要完成一项调查研究项目。

IB核心课程

The biological level of analysis

·General learning outcomes

·GLO1 Outline principles that define the Biological Level of Analysis

·GLO2 Explain how principles that define the Biological Level of Analysis may be demonstrated in research.

·GLO3 Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the biological level of analysis.

·GLO4 Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the biological level of analysis.

·physiology and Behaviour

·pB1 Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain.

·pB2 Using one or more examples,explain the effects of neuro transmission on human behaviour.

·pB3 Using one or more examples,explain functions of two hormones in human behaviour.

·pB4 Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.

·pB5 Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in terms of behaviour.

·pB6 Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the relationships between biological factors and behaviour.

·Genetics and Behaviour

·GB1 With reference to relevant to research studies,to what extent does genetic inheritance influence behaviour.

·GB2 Examine one evolutionary explanation of behaviour

·GB3 Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behaviour.

The cognitive level of analysis

·General learning outcomes

·GLO1 Outline principles that define the cognitive level of analysis.

·GLO2 Explain how principles that define the cognitive level of analysis may be demonstrated in research(that is,theories and/or studies).

·GLO3 Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the cognitive level of analysis.

·GLO4 Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the cognitive level of analysis.

·Cognitive processes

·Cp1 evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies.

·Cp2 evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process with reference to research studies.

·Cp3 Explain how biological factors may affect one cognitive process.

·Cp4 Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process.

·Cp5 With reference to relevant research studies,to what extent is one cognitive process reliable?

·Cp6 Discuss the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes.

·Cognition and Emotion

·CE1 To what extent do cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion?

·CE2 evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process.

The sociocultural level of analysis

·General learning outcomes

·GLO1 Outline principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis.

·GLO2 Explain how principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research(that is,theories and/or studies).

·GLO3 Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the sociocultural level of analysis.

·GLO4 Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the sociocultural level of analysis.

·Sociocultural cognition

·SC1 Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behaviour.

·SC2 Discuss two errors in attributions.

·SC3 evaluate social identity theory,making reference to relevant studies.

·SC4 Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behaviour.

·Social Norms

·SN1 Explain social learning theory,making reference to two relevant studies.

·SN2 Discuss the use of compliance techniques.

·SN3 evaluate research on conformity to group norms.

IB选修课程

Abnormal psychology

Developmental psychology

Health psychology

psychology of human relationships

Sport psychology

SL的学生五选一，HL的学生五选二

以上就是IB心理学课程知识点整理的介绍。