AQA GCSE Psychology, Brain and Neuropsychology
Paper 3.2 Social Context and behaviour: Brain and Neuropsychology (3.2.3)
PPT Covers:
1) Structure and function of the nervous system
The divisions of the human nervous system:
· Central and peripheral (somatic and autonomic), basic functions of these divisions.
· The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response.
· The James-Lange theory of emotion. (Mentioned in specifications)
2) Neuron structure and function
· Sensory, relay and motor neurons.
· Synaptic transmission: release and reuptake of neurotransmitters.
· Excitation and inhibition. An understanding of how these processes interact.
· Hebb’s theory of learning and neuronal growth. (Mentioned in specifications)
3) Structure and function of the brain
· Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum.
· Basic function of these structures.
· Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas.
· Penfield’s study of the interpretive cortex. (Mentioned in specifications)
4) An introduction to neuropsychology
Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition.
· The use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fMRI scans.
· Tulving’s ‘gold’ memory study. (Mentioned in specifications)
· A basic understanding of how neurological damage, eg stroke or injury can affect motor abilities and behaviour.
Consists of a PPT display (109 slides)
Resources Booklet (14 pages)
Both on one ZIP file
PPT include on-slide exercises, exam style questions to supplement understanding and activities to encourage thinking and learning.
Also, there is a chart with downloadable YouTube clips etc (only for educational use)
Complete coverage of the whole module, just ‘pick up a
module’ and go… suitable for both new and experienced
teachers.
The photocopy friendly resources booklet
(pages) covers all the main theories and
studies:
1. James-Lange: Theory of Emotion
2. Hebb’s Theory
3. Penfield’s Study
4. Tulving’s ‘Gold Memory’ Study
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