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Best Psychology Channels

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Themantic Education

The channel is an ib specific channel crated by a psychology teacher. The Organisation and categorisation is good, complemented by the use of playlists. As per the information, it is academic, digestible and highly streamlined; however, has not been fully updated to the new curriculum. The channel provides great videos on: writing good ERQ/SAQ's, key studies, study tip, exam preparation & explaining models/theories. The Channel can not be used to study specific topics such as, the role of the hippocampus.

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+ PROS:

  • IB Specific
  • Key Studies
  • IA & EE Help
  • Exam Prep
  • Explaining

- CONS:

  • Slightly outdated
  • Non Topic
    Specificity

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Sonia Anand

This is an IB specific channel. The organisation and categorisation is good, with well named playlists. Regarding the information, it is academic, generally in-depth, and concise. However, some videos lack supporting visual elements, and can feel wordy. The channel is best suited for gaining a better understanding of: research methods, ERQs + SAQs, exam prep, key studies, all approaches & models/theories. The channel can somewhat be used for studying specific topics, such as stereotypes.

TL;DR

+ PROS:

  • IB specific
  • Academic
  • Key Studies
  • Approaches
  • Models/Theories
  • Somewhat Topic
    Specificity

- CONS:

  • Slightly Outdated
  • Varying Quality

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IBSYCHSURVIVAL

An ib specific channel created by a psychology teacher. The organisation and categorisation of good, making use of playlists. As per the quality of the information, it is generally academic, however can sometimes lack slight depth and pace. Regarding visual elements, they are well used. The channel is best suited as a general understanding resource, and provides: EE aid, socio/congi/bio approaches & misc psychology information. The channel can not be used for studying specific topics in depth.

TL;DR

+ PROS:

  • IB Specific
  • Covers SL
    Approaches
  • EE Help
  • Academic

- CONS:

  • Slight Lack of
    Depth
  • Slow Pacing

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Lanterna Education

This channel is an IB specific channel, run by a tutoring agency. The Organisation and categorisation is decent, however there is a limited number of videos. Regarding the quality of the information, it is generally academic, well explained, however, slightly shallow. There is a limited used of visual and written elements; however, does not decrease watchability. The channel is best suited for a general recap of the three SL approaches. In total, seven videos are provided covering the three approaches, with the sociocultural approach being the least covered. Can not be used to study specific topics.

TL;DR

+ PROS:

  • IB specific
  • Well Explained
  • General
    Overview

- CONS:

  • Slight Lack of
    Depth
  • Slightly Dated
  • Lack of Coverage
  • Non Topic
    Specificity

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CrashCourse

The website is a premium ib specific website, containing information on all topics. The UX very good, the website is categorised and organised, and there is a lack of visual elements. As per the information, it is highly academic, however, is limited to practice questions and research methods. The website is best suited for testing yourself through practice questions and past papers. Additionally, the website provides: a questionbank, flashcards & practice exams. Can not be used to study specific topics.

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+ PROS:

  • IB Specific
  • Practice Questions
  • Past Papers
  • Academic

- CONS:

  • Narrow Use
  • Costly

More To Come

Additional channels will be added down the line.