IB Psychology/Levels of Analysis/Perspectives/Cognitive

Cognitive Level

The cognitive level is focused on studying certain brain functions in relation to cognition, such as investigating memory and cognitive processes.

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.

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: Analyse schema theory with reference to research studies.

CP2: Distinguish between (or analyse) theories of one cognitive process with reference to research studies.

CP3: Explain how biological factors may affect one cognitive process.

CP4: Explain how cultural factors affect one cognitive process.

CP5: Explain the reliability of one cognitive process.

CP6: Analyse the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes.

Cognition and Emotion

CE1: Explain how cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion.

CE2: Analyse one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process.