IB Psychology/Levels of Analysis/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 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.