Core-Sociocultural+level+of+analysis+(Paper+1)

=Core: Sociocultural level of analysis =

**Enduring understanding:**

 * What makes you who you are?
 * Culture influences behavior.

**Essential Questions:**

 * ======To what extent is our behavior determined by our culture?======
 * ======How do psychologists study socio-cultural factors on human behavior?======
 * ======How does our social cognition influence our behavior?======

**Learning outcomes:**

 * 1) Outline the principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis
 * 2) Explain how the principles that define the sociocultural level of analysis may be demonstrated in research through theories and/or studies
 * 3) Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the SCLA
 * 4) Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the SCLA
 * 5) Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior
 * 6) Discuss two errors in attribution
 * 7) Evaluate social identity theory
 * 8) Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behavior
 * 9) Explain social learning theory, making reference to two relevant studies
 * 10) Discuss the use of compliance techniques
 * 11) Evaluate research on conformity to group norms
 * 12) Discuss factors influencing conformity
 * 13) Define the term culture and cultural norms
 * 14) Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior
 * 15) Using examples, explain emic and etic concepts

The three areas of in-depth study are linked below

Sociocultural level of analysis-sociocultural cognition Sociocultural level of analysis-social and cultural norms An integrative approach to prejudice and discrimination Command term question development for SLA

**Links to TOK:**

 * How does culture affect the way we interact with our family, friends and strangers?


 * IB Learner profile:** Open Minded
 * They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values, and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience.


 * Activities**
 * Mini lectures fllowed by reflective writing
 * Psych briefs
 * Debates
 * Mind maps
 * Class discussions

**Assessments**
Formative Summative
 * SAQ practice
 * Precis writing
 * Wiki page development
 * Peer editing using Google docs
 * Mind map and visual representation (non-text) of key concepts
 * SAQ exam
 * In class essay
 * Psych briefs

**Resources**

 * //Oxford Revision guides As & A Level Psychology Through diagrams// pp. 45-77 selected
 * //Forty Studies That Changed Psychology//-Asch: The Power of Conformity; Milgram: Obey at Any Cost.
 * DVD discovering Psychology: The Power of the Situation.