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The document provides annotated writing samples and strategies for answering exam questions related to cognitive processes, specifically for SAQs and ERQs. It outlines potential exam questions grouped by topic, emphasizing the use of command terms such as 'discuss' and 'evaluate.' The document also highlights the importance of including research in responses and notes that the list of questions is not exhaustive.

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Paper_1_Cognitive_ERQs (1)

The document provides annotated writing samples and strategies for answering exam questions related to cognitive processes, specifically for SAQs and ERQs. It outlines potential exam questions grouped by topic, emphasizing the use of command terms such as 'discuss' and 'evaluate.' The document also highlights the importance of including research in responses and notes that the list of questions is not exhaustive.

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Writing samples: Cognitive


The following section includes annotated samples
of responses to exam questions - as well as
strategies for answering questions based on the
command terms. The responses are not from the
IB. They are created specifically for the site.

There is no definitive list of questions for this


curriculum - so the list of potential questions below
is not exhaustive. The questions are grouped by
topic and include both SAQ and ERQ (essay)
questions.

SAQs may be asked using the command terms explain, describe, or outline. To see a list of the SAQs that may
be asked on Paper 1 for the cognitive approach, see this page.

ERQs may be asked using the command terms discuss, evaluate, contrast, or "to what extent" as appropriate.
All examples below will use the command term "discuss" to simplify this page.

Please note that I have listed all questions as "one or more" - but there is no guarantee that the IB will not ask
for only "one." It is not possible, however, that the IB would ask for two of anything on Paper 1.

For the ERQ responses, students should include two or more pieces of research. Only one piece of research
should be used for responses to SAQs.

Potential exam questions: Generic

ERQs

1. Discuss (or Evaluate) the use of one or more research methods used in the study of cognitive
processes.
2. Discuss (or Evaluate) the use of one or more research methods used in the study of the reliability of
cognitive processes.
3. Discuss (or Evaluate) the use of one or more research methods used in the study of the role of
emotion on cognition.
4. Discuss two or more ethical considerations in the study of cognitive processes.
5. Discuss two or more ethical considerations in the study of the reliability of cognitive processes.
6. Discuss two or more ethical considerations in the study of the role of emotion on cognition.

Potential exam questions: Cognitive processes

ERQs

Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of schema theory.


Discuss (or Evaluate) Schema theory.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of one or more models of memory.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one model of memory.
Contrast two models of memory.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of thinking and decision-making.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one model of thinking and decision-making.

Potential exam questions: Reliability of cognitive processes


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ERQs

Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of the reliability of one cognitive process.
Discuss the reliability of one cognitive process.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of reconstructive memory.
Discuss reconstructive memory.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of one or more cognitive biases.
Discuss one or more cognitive biases.

Potential exam questions: Emotion and cognition

ERQs

Discuss (or Evaluate) one or more studies of the role of emotion on one cognitive process.
Discuss (or Evaluate) one theory of how emotion may affect one cognitive process.

Potential exam questions: Technology and cognition (HL only)

Extension questions may only be asked as ERQs; never as SAQs.

Discuss one or more studies of the influence of digital technology on cognitive processes.
Discuss one or more positive effects of technology on one or more cognitive processes.
Discuss one or more negative effects of technology on one or more cognitive processes.
Discuss one or more research methods used to study the interaction between technologies and
cognitive processes.
Discuss the role of digital technology on emotion and cognition.

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