IB Psychology/Levels of Analysis/Sociocultural Level

Sociocultural Level The sociocultural level is how the environment and the influences of other people interact to affect behaviour, such as conformity and compliance. There are 4 overarching headings in the sociocultural level, which together contain 15 learning outcomes, of which 8 are essays and 7 are 8 marks. 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. 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. SN4: Discuss factors influencing conformity. Cultural Norms CN1: Define the terms “culture” and “cultural norms”. CN2: Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behaviour. CN3: Using one or more examples, explain “emic” and “etic” concepts.