Extended Essay

From “2025-2026 EE Subjects/RQ”. EE Subject: must have taken IB/AP/CFCC class in the subject.

• To what extent does keeping Apis mellifera in North America impact the biodiversity within the native food web, specifically with native pollinators?
• To what extent does The Boys use satire to reflect the current political polarization between the Democratic and Republican parties in the United States, as well as critique the relationship between media, politics, and public perception?
• How has the construction and communication of masculinity in hip-hop lyrics evolved from the 1990s to the 2020s, (people like Biggie, Tupac, Tyler, Kendrick and Ice Cube) as analyzed through the lens of Language and literature?
• To what extent did the post–World War II economic boom in the United States (1945–1965) contribute to the democratization of dental care and the rise of cosmetic dentistry?
• To what extent did the failure of the GI Bill to address the needs of Black Veterans fuel the Civil Rights Movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s?
• To what extent does Suzanne Collins show that rebellion is the response to authoritarian rule in “The Hunger Games” series, and how does she use this to warn the readers?
• To what extent were the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 a reflection of underlying gender tensions due to patriarchal control in Puritan Massachusetts?
• To what extent has Cultural & Historical Preservation Societies, such as the 1772 Foundation, in America impacted the economic development and cultural significance of American cities?
• To what extent does parental neglect contribute to the development of avoidant attachment in adolescents?
• To what extent did national newspapers, magazines, and radio romanticize Bonnie and Clyde as anti-heroes, portraying them with public admiration as criminals, during their crime spree from 1932 to 1934?
• To what extent do genetic predispositions and early environmental factors determine how psychopathic traits manifest as either criminal behavior in serial offenders or as success in high-powered professions such as business executives?
• “How do Monster Energy and Celsius advertisements use rhetorical strategies to construct opposing gender ideologies of toxic masculinity and feminized wellness?”
• To what extent do Senior Director Kelli Finglass and Head Choreographer Judy Trammell’s language choices in America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders reinforce traditional feminine ideals and influence the cheerleaders’ personality and identities as explained through the Social-Cognitive Theory?
• To what extent does long-term use of methamphetamine affect the structure and function of the human brain, and how do these neurological changes influence an individual's personality and behavior?
• To what extent did religious divisions shape discrimination and violence in Ireland in the 20th-century Ulster region?
• To what extent did U.S. government propaganda influence civilian support for World War II between 1941 and 1945?
• What is the relationship between practicing daily manifestation techniques and life satisfaction?
• How do George Lucas, Leigh Brackett, and Lawrence Kasdan use rhetoric, tone, and semiotic signs to allegorize fascist and authoritarian rule such as Nazi Germany in the Star Wars movies?
• To what extent does stress from the Taliban taking power in Afghanistan of 1996 induce depression in women?
  Subjects: History and Psychology
• To what extent had William Shapespeare used the nuance of theater to make social commentary with plausible deniability?
• To what extent are gender differences in emotional maturity influenced by sociocultural gender norms?
• To what extent did CIA post-9/11 policies on ethical interrogation limit the dissemination of factual intelligence from interrogation reports to the government and the public?
• To what extent did Brazilian samba serve as a form of political resistance and masked social commentary during Getúlio Vargas's Estado Novo regime (1937–1945)?
• To what extent was the influence of Vincent van Gogh’s mental illness more impactful on his artistic choices than his relationships were?
• To what extent did Selena Quintanilla’s success in the late 1980s and early 1990s transform the representation of Mexican-American identity within the Tejano music industry in the United States?
• To what extent did previous U.S. wartime policies establish the legal and ideological precedents that justified Japanese American internment during World War II?
• To what extent has TikTok’s algorithm-driven marketing strategy disrupted traditional advertising models in the United States?
• To what extent do the Neurobiological Mechanisms of Sleep Deprivation impair Memory Consolidation in Adolescents?
• “How does the use of “play” in Little Women and Pride and Prejudice reflect both authors' stance on feminism and women’s roles in the 19th century?”
• To what extent does Stranger than fiction use linguistic techniques to emphasize the contrast between narration and dialogue in exploring existential themes and the search for meaning in life?
• How does Celeste Ng construct character dynamics to explore the destructive impact of miscommunication and misunderstanding in her novel Everything I Never Told You?
• In what ways does Jacopo Tintoretto’s The Last Supper (1592–94) reinterpret Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (1495–98) through differences in composition, light, and symbolism to express the Counter-Reformation’s aim of inspiring emotional and spiritual devotion?
• “To what extent does Van Gogh’s use of color, composition, and lines in artworks made in the 15 month period he lived in Arles, France (1888-1889) reflect his mental state and wellbeing of that time?”

From “IB CAS/EE/IA Topics 2024-2025”.

• RQ:To what extent does the usage of social media negatively influence positive social behaviors and psychological well-being of adolescents aged 13 through 18, as understood through Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory?
• RQ: To what extent does divorce between a child’s biological parents impact their trauma responses and cognitive development during the concrete operational stage (7-11 years of age)?
• RQ: To what extent does the 2019 film The Joker utilize symbolism and character development to portray mental disorders?
• RQ: To what extent does Edgar Allan Poe’s portrayal of contagion and mental health reflect Benjamin Rush’s beliefs about “moral derangement” as presented in Medical Inquiries and Observations Upon the Diseases of the Mind?
• RQ: To what extent does the intensity of traumatic events lead to memory distortion, therefore impacting the reliability of eyewitness testimony in courts, specifically in adults ages 17-25
• RQ: How and to what extent does Greta Gerwig’s film Little Women portray the March sisters, exploring themes of self-actualization and identity formation, and how do these developments differ from Louisa May Alcott’s original portrayal of the March sisters?
• RQ:To what extent is constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for post-ischemic stroke patients the most effective method in promoting neuroplasticity in the motor cortex, resulting in improved motor functions, when compared to vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)?
• RQ: “To what extent were economic factors motivation for the broader implementation and growth of standardized testing in the United Stated in the period 1870 to 1939?”
• RQ: How and to what extent does Chipotle use storytelling, spreadability, and rhetorical appeals in its “For Real” campaign to persuade consumers to eat sustainable food?
• RQ: To what extent does the OPRM1 gene influence individual differences in pain tolerance and response to opioid treatment in post surgical patients?
• RQ: How does dialogue and language in "BoJack Horseman" highlight themes related to identity and self-perception?
• RQ: To what extent did the Mexican revolution and Frida Kahlo's personal trauma influence her representation of Mexican identity and culture in her art between 1925 and 1954?
• RQ::To what extent does "DAMN" illustrate the evolution of Kendrick Lamar's self-perception over time, and how does this journey compare to the ideological shifts seen in "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," particularly in relation to personal and cultural identity?
• Psychology
  RQ: To what extent does intermediate intrapersonal emotional intelligence affect the working memory retention of mathematics amongst ages 13-18?
• RQ: How does the level of emotional, social, and institutional support available to parents of high school-aged (13-21 years old) children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect their stress levels?
• RQ: How did the Mediterranean Sea Trade contribute to the economic prosperity and spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, during the Pax Romana?
• RQ: “To what extent do the themes of love, identity, and emotional vulnerability in Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department function as modern poetry and reflect and reinterpret the influences of 19th-century Romanticism as exemplified in Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnets from the Portuguese?”
• RQ: How does the pathophysiology of Graves’ disease disrupt the normal menstrual cycle in women, particularly in terms of hormonal feedback mechanisms?
• RQ: To what extent has the introduction of Name, Image, Likeness shifted the financial management strategies of college athletic programs?
• RQ: What specific language and messaging in the Victoria's Secret advertising campaign contributes to the notion of 'ideal' body types and beauty standards?
• RQ:
  How does Travis Scott use imagery, tone, and symbolism to express his guilt and trauma from the “ASTROWORLD” incident?
• RQ:
  “To what extent did the development of the glam rock movement during the 1970s challenge traditional gender norms and propel the gay liberation movement through its embrace of androgyny and theatricality?”
• RQ:To what extent did the defeat in the Soviet-Polish War of 1919-1920 lead the Soviet Union to abandon the Policy of World Revolution and instead adopt the Policy of Socialism in One Country
• RQ: How does the theme of addiction and depression develop throughout Alice in Chains’ sophomore album "Dirt," and what perspective does this give into the world of addiction and stardom?
• RQ: How significant was the Grateful Dead’s musical style, business model, and fanbase to their enduring success as a cultural movement?