Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology (Paper 1)

Edexcel GCSE Psychology (9-1): Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology (Paper 1)

Topic 4 – How does your brain affect you?

Full Coverage of:

Topic 4: The brain and neuropsychology – How does your brain affect you?

. Know the structure and function of the brain
•Understand lateralisation of function in the hemispheres 9and sex differences
•Know what neurons and synapses are, including function and interaction of neurotransmitters
•Understand the impact of neurological damage on cognitions and behaviour, including: ‘visual agnosia’ & ‘prosopagnosia’

Key Studies:

1. Damasio et al (1994) The Return of Phineas Gage: Clues About the Brain from the Skull of a Famous Patient
2. Sperry (1968) Hemisphere Deconnection and Unity in Conscious Awareness

Issues and debates:
Understand how psychology and knowledge of the brain has changed over time

Consists of an extensive PPT display (82 slides) giving clear and full coverage of the module.
The presentation has: exam style questions, activities to encourage thinking (eg. Synaesesia, Cotard’s Syndrome and Imposter Syndrome) and links at end for key study resources. Also includes a worksheet for the Sperry split brain research… making understanding it almost simple!!!

Complete coverage of this whole module, just ‘pick up and go’… suitable for both new and experienced teachers
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Andy McCarthy (amac education: Psychology) is a Chartered Psychologist, experienced teacher, lecturer and publisher.