IB II Psychology: Formation, Maintenance and End of Relationships

Rationale: This mini unit involves the aspects and impacts of they ways in which
people become attracted to, develop, and maintain relationships with others. It also
considers why relationships change and end. Because this unit has strong
implications to your personal experiences, the assessment will take on an
alternative format to the typical IB Essay. Exploration of the topic should consider
how this relates to your ability to include these implications in a discussion on the
subject.
Instructions: You will be asked to make a dating video of yourself, or a fictional
character that you act out. Your video should explore theoretical support for specific
statements or actions by the individual in the video. Each theory represented will
be shown on screen at the time of connection with the individuals statements, and
each theory should connect to a specific study. Each study will be outlined on a
separate sheet of paper, as will a full critique of the overall work. A random
sampling of the works will be presented in class and all will be displayed on our TVs
in the school.
Format: Once you have decided on an approach (whether to present yourself or a
fictional character):
Should develop a script which considers your approach and connections to at
least TWO and no more than THREE of the theories presented.
Find time to film your work in a dating video format which allows for points of
discussion
Create a clear approach to including content (theories and studies) without
disrupting the flow of the video.
o Insert text at the top or bottom
o Create a talking head in one of the corners of the video for you to
speak the information
o Split Screen you work to show the opposing approach or view
o Make a first date/last date scenario on a mock interview of someone
just before their first date and after their last date.
o Other creative choices (please discuss your ideas with me first)
NOTE: IN ALL CASES, CLEAR CONNECTION MUST BE EVIDENT
> from statements or actions to theory
> from theory to a study
> from a study back to the concept
Content: When connecting your event to our coursework, you MUST address a
breadth of information by demonstrating one clear connection to any THREE of the
four learning outcomes. The LOCs are as follows:
Examine the biological, psychological, and social origins of attraction
Discuss the role of communication in maintaining relationships
Explain the role that culture plays in the formation and maintenance of
relationships
Analyse why relationships may change or end
Grading: You will be graded using the LAQ rubric for IB Paper 2 Essays. In
particular, the relevance and accuracy of supporting research, and clear evidence

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of critical thinking (one or two strong evaluations related to each study, and one
clear critique of an overall theme or theory should be considered.
Note: Points will not be deducted for the quality of the video
UNLESS commentary cannot be heard, or connections cannot
be seen/found/understood.

Sample outline: You MAY use outline or bullet point language to complete this
outline, however, all Evaluation/Critical Thinking points must be clarified to show
that you understand the connection/use (no name dropping of key terms)
Thesis about this person related to forming, maintenance, culture, or change of a
relationship
LOC/Topic 1 & Study to support

Aim
Method
Findings & Conclusions
1 or 2 points of evaluation

LOC/Topic 2 & Study to support

Aim
Method
Findings & Conclusions
1 or 2 points of evaluation

LOC/Topic 3 & Study to support

Aim
Method
Findings & Conclusions
1 or 2 points of evaluation

Final conclusion & Critique of one of the overall themes/theories/concepts

presented above