IB Psychology/Options/Psychology of human relationships/Interpersonal Relationships


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The interpersonal relationships (IR) outcomes investigate the close relationships that people form with each other.

There are four interpersonal relationships outcomes:

  • IR1: Examine biological, psychological and social origins of attraction.
  • IR2: Discuss the role of communication in maintaining relationships.
  • IR3: Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships.
  • IR4: Analyse why relationships may change or end.

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Examine biological, psychological and social origins of attraction.

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Discuss the role of communication in maintaining relationships.

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Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of relationships.

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Analyse why relationships may change or end.

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