Mind Mapping Topics For EPQ
Psychology
Geography
Maths
How does a persons area/ environment affect their psychological well being / stress / blood pressure?
The psychology behind scientific denial and doubt.
OR
Psychology is a Science
What to include:
Statistics on why psychology should and shouldn’t be a science. Ensure that case studies are involved.
Currently Reading a Book that discussed psychology and how it tests (scientifically) areas such as memory.
Clear Hypothesis - Psychology should be a science
Definitions - e.g. What seperate a science from something such as psychology.
Quantative vs Qualitative Data
What Form is easiest to display the information.
Delivery wise - SPEECH
Easiest way - ESSAY
Psychology and Sport
How do psychological factors affect an athlete’s performance in sport?
Why link psychology to sport.
- I am a sports fanatic and so I feel it is relevant
- Covered briefly in my Year 10 FDP
- Heroes of mine have had issues and i want to see if they can be resolved (e.g. Ben Stokes)
- Links a hobby of mine with a subject that I enjoy
What to Include :
The affecting psychological factors
How people regulate themselves
- Concentration
- Self-Skills
- Self Regulated Learning
- Controlled Imagery
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Work Ethics
- Interdisciplinary
- Integration
- Building Rapport
Techniques to Use for Any Topic
Persuasive Techniques:
- Personal Pronouns
- Emotive Language
- Repetition
- Statistics and Facts ( from reliable sources)
- Use an authority figure / famous example
- Anecdotes
- Direct Adress
- Exaggeration
- Rhetorical Questions
Analytical Techniques:
- Recording data sources used effectively
- Using note form to remember what my supervisor has suggested
- Understanding the reliability of Sources
- Evaluate both primary and secondary research
Sports Psychology Breakdown + Techniques
Winning Team
Breakdown:
- Cognitive Behaviour
- Humanisitc
- Biopsychosocial
- Person- Centered
- Electric Approach
Planning Techniques:
- Using a Google Sheets Timetable
- Mind Mapping
- Ensure that I know the deadline days
- Create a Bibliography
Podcast
Techniques:
- Coaching Workshops
- Self-Talk Intervention
- Biofeedback Training
- Team Buliding
- Exercise Promotion