To Shoot an Elephant: Using Literature to understand Perspectives and behaviour

To Shoot an Elephant: Using Literature to understand Perspectives and behaviour

Read the short story entitled, “To Shoot an Elephant” By George Orwell and consider the questions at the end of the PDF, as well as the overarching questions, “How does emotion shape behaviour?” and “TWE does culture affect belief/behaviour?”

Understanding Bias: Applying knowledge

Understanding Bias: Applying knowledge

You and a partner will choose 1 of the established biases below. Detailed descriptions of each can be found on the amazing website of the DECISION LAB think tank; an organization with the aim of using behavioural science to make things better Step 1: Chose 

The Dark Knight: Eyewitness testimony and Memory

The Dark Knight: Eyewitness testimony and Memory

You have been a witness to a crime perpetrated by the JOKER. The Gotham city police NEED YOU to help them catch the criminal and solve the crime! Use the POLICE REPORT linked HERE to help them get their man!

What’s Up With That? A psychological investigation into curious social phenomena

What’s Up With That? A psychological investigation into curious social phenomena

Use the learning helper linked below to guide you through an investigation into a curious social phenomena! The LH has steps to take as well as the evaluation rubric! Whats up with that? An investigation into social phenomena

Understanding the Importance of Belonging

Understanding the Importance of Belonging

The KEY takeaway in Social Psychology is the innate need to belong. This desire to be a part of groups has a profound impact on our behaviour in both positive and negative ways. Use the linked investigative learning activity below in order to acquire research 

Are we prisoners of our genes? A research based debate in Psychology

Are we prisoners of our genes? A research based debate in Psychology

Nature vs. Nurture — the eternal debate in the human sciences and psychology. Of course you know it is a “dance” and not a dichotomy, however there are degrees and it is precisely these degrees that this experience is designed to facilitate your appreciation of! 

Critical Thinking in an IB Context: Hormones

Critical Thinking in an IB Context: Hormones

Critical thinking on a Long Answer Question is a key skill that often separates the 7s from the 6s and the 6s from the 5s! Use this focused learning helper to refine and practice your skills: Hormones Focused Learning Helper

Neuro Rap / Songwriting Contest

Neuro Rap / Songwriting Contest

In order to augment and develop your content knowledge you are required to enter a super special amazing rap/songwriting contest! For details regarding this contest click the entry link here: Neuro Rap Some Resources to help you in finding your lyrical flow: *Dopamine, Motivation & Drug 

The Curious Hole In My Head: the need for nuance in understanding localization of function

The Curious Hole In My Head: the need for nuance in understanding localization of function

Read the article in the Times linked here and think about the implications this case study has for traditional understanding of localization of brain function as well as the profound plasticity of our brain!

Investigating Addiction: Understanding the role of dopamine, motivation and what we can do to help

Investigating Addiction: Understanding the role of dopamine, motivation and what we can do to help

Use the linked learning helper, Investigating addiction. When completed, you will understand the following:  Environmental factors in Addiction  Biological factors in Addiction  Treatment approaches