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Biopsychology

AQA paper 2: Psychology in context · Lesson 2 of 3

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Lesson 2 of 3 · AQA paper 2: Psychology in context

Biopsychology

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Describe and explain divisions of the nervous system, including the central and peripheral nervous systems and the somatic and autonomic branches.
Explain the structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurones, the process of synaptic transmission, and the role of excitation and inhibition.
Explain the function of the endocrine system, including glands and hormones, and the role of the fight-or-flight response in relation to adrenaline.

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Explain localisation of function in the brain and evaluate localisation theory using evidence from methods and case studies, including research into aphasia and brain scanning.

Explain hemispheric lateralisation and interpret split-brain research findings, including the procedures and conclusions of Sperry’s work, and evaluate their implications.

Explain plasticity and functional recovery after trauma, including synaptic changes, axonal sprouting, recruitment of homologous areas and compensatory strategies, and evaluate the supporting evidence.

Explain circadian, infradian and ultradian rhythms, including endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers, and evaluate research into biological rhythms and related methodological issues.

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