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