Study Materials for the IB Psych Exam

Strengths and Limitations of Experimental Methodology:
http://www.holah.karoo.net/evaluationofexperiment.htm


Learning Perspective Information:
http://www.internationalcounselor.org/Psych/learning_perspective.htm

http://www.slideshare.net/Tank/learning-perspective-2008-presentation


Biological Perspective Information:
http://www.internationalcounselor.org/Psych/Biological/biological_review%20notes.htm

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-biological-perspective.htm

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest1160-96065-biological-perspective-overview-science-technology-ppt-powerpoint/



Cognitive Perspective Information:
http://testbed.cis.drexel.edu/I625/Basics_Cognitive_Perspective.pdf

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-cognitive-treatment.htm

From Milgram to Zimbardo to Abu Ghraib

How would you respond to orders to hurt another person? Can a person's environment influence them to the point of doing things they once considered "evil"? Studies - often quite unethical - hace been conducted over the years to better understand the human mind, what it is capable of and how easily it can be manipulated.  Like most experiments, however, these were born out of of real-life situations that continue exist.  Find out about the famous experiments of Stanley Milgram and Phillip Zimbardo as well as the infamous prison: Abu Ghraib.

Does Spanking Result in Aggressive (and less intelligent) Kids?

The ongoing debate over whether spanking is an acceptable punishment has new fuel.  Researchers have concluded that spanking kids at an early age can increase the likelihood of aggressive behavior in children later in life.  Oh, and there may be an effect on the child's IQ as well.  Find out what the experts say...

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1981019,00.html

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1926222,00.html

http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;101/4/723

Should Students Be Bribed to Be Successful?

Some schools have resorted to paying students for things such as good grades and even showing up for class.  Is this a good solution for failing schools and students?

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1978589,00.html