Name _________________________________________
Block __________________
Directions:
Below are the learning outcomes for the biological level of analysis (BLOA). Address these learning
outcomes and the questions asked. Please word process your answers, ideas, related research studies,
thoughts, musings and insight in the column to the right of the learning outcome based on the command
term used. * For now do not begin Genetics and behavior.
Biological Level of Analysis
General Learning Outcomes
The general principles that define the BLOA:
a. Patterns of behavior can be inherited
b. Animal research may inform our understanding of human behavior
c. Cognitions, emotions, and behaviors are products of the anatomy
and physiology of our nervous and endocrine systems
Research Methods
Explain how principles that define the BLOA may be
demonstrated in research (theories and studies)
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the
BLOA (experiments, observations, Correlational studies)
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the
BLOA
Physiology and Behavior
Explain one study related to localization of function in the brain.
Using one or more examples, explain effects of neurotransmission
on human behavior
Using one or more examples, explain functions of two hormones
on human behavior
Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes
Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology in
terms of behavior
Discuss the use of brain imaging technologies in investigating the
relationship between biological factors and behavior
Genetics and Behavior
With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent does
genetic inheritance influence behavior?
Examine one evolutionary explanation of behavior
Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences
on behavior
Ideas & Insight
Name ____________________________ Block ___________
Directions:
Below are the learning outcomes for the cognitive level of analysis (CLOA). Choose five (5) learning
outcomes and add additional content that addresses those learning outcomes and the questions asked.
Please post your answers, ideas, thoughts, musings and insight in the column to the right of the learning
outcome.
Cognitive Level of Analysis
General Learning Outcomes
The Principles that define the CLOA
a. Mental representations guide behavior
b. Mental processes can be scientifically investigated
Explain how principles that define the CLOA may be demonstrated
in research (theories and studies)
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the
CLOA (experiments, observations, interviews)
Cognitive Processes
Evaluate schema theory with reference to research studies
Evaluate two models or theories of one cognitive process
Explain how biological factors may affect one cognitive process
Discuss how social or cultural factors affect one cognitive process
With reference to relevant research studies, to what extent is one
cognitive process reliable
Discuss the use of technology in investigating cognitive processes
Cognition and Emotion
To what extent do cognitive and biological factors interact in emotion
Evaluate one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process
Name ___________________________________ Block ___________
Ideas & Insight
Directions:
Below are the learning outcomes for the sociocultural level of analysis (CLOA). Choose five (5) learning outcomes
and add additional content that addresses those learning outcomes and the questions asked. Please post your
answers, ideas, thoughts, musings and insight in the column to the right of the learning outcome.
Additional Directions: Select FOUR (4) learning outcomes from the sociocultural level of analysis. For each
learning outcome you have selected write TWO (2) questions that could be based on that learning outcome. Be
creative. Use command term that corresponds to a level 3-assessment objective (synthesis and evaluation). Be sure
to use the command terms associated with assessment objective 3. (See page 9 of the IB course guide for further
details).
Then answer the questions you have posed.
Sociocultural Level of Analysis
General Learning Outcomes
Outline principles that define the SCLOA
a. The social and cultural environment influences individual behavior
b. We want connectedness with, and a sense of belonging to others
c. We construct our conceptions of the individual and social self
Explain how principles that define the SCLOA may be demonstrated in
research (theories and studies)
Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the SCLOA
(participant/naturalistic observations, interviews, case studies)
Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the SCLOA
Socio-Cultural Cognition
Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining
behavior
Discuss two errors in attributions
Evaluate social identity theory, making reference to relevant studies
Explain the formation of stereotypes and their effect on behavior
Social Norms
Explain social learning theory, making reference to relevant studies
Discuss the use of compliance techniques
Evaluate research on conformity to group norms
Discuss factors influencing conformity
Cultural Norms
Questions & Answers
Define the terms “culture” and “cultural norms”
Examine the role of two cultural dimensions on behavior
Using one or more examples, explain “emit” and “etic”