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Approaches and biopsychology key terms
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behaviourist
behaviourist names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain the behaviourist approach, including classical conditioning, Pavlov's research, operant conditioning, reinforcement and Skinner's research.".
approach
approach is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
social learning theory
social learning theory names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain social learning theory, including imitation, identification, vicarious reinforcement, mediational processes and Bandura's research.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
cognitive approach
cognitive approach names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain the cognitive approach, including internal mental processes, schema, models and inference.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
biological approach
biological approach names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain the biological approach, including genotype, phenotype, evolution, biological structures, neurochemistry and cognitive neuroscience.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
psychodynamic approach
psychodynamic approach names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain the psychodynamic approach, including the unconscious, Id, Ego, Superego, defence mechanisms and psychosexual stages.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
humanistic psychology
humanistic psychology names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain humanistic psychology, including free will, self-actualisation, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, congruence and conditions of worth.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
approaches
approaches names a core Psychology idea in Approaches in Psychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Compare the major approaches in Psychology.".
Compare
Compare is an evidence-aware term for Approaches in Psychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
nervous system
nervous system names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Describe divisions of the nervous system, including central, peripheral, somatic and autonomic divisions.".
Describe
Describe is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
neuron
neuron names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Describe the structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurons.".
Describe
Describe is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
synaptic
synaptic names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain synaptic transmission using neurotransmitters, excitation and inhibition.".
transmission
transmission is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
endocrine system
endocrine system names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain the endocrine system using glands and hormones.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
adrenaline
adrenaline names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain the fight or flight response, including the role of adrenaline.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
fMRI
fMRI names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain ways of studying the brain, including fMRI, EEGs, ERPs and post-mortem examinations.".
EEG
EEG is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
localisation
localisation names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain localisation of function and hemispheric lateralisation, including motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language centres.".
lateralisation
lateralisation is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
plasticity
plasticity names a core Psychology idea in Biopsychology. Use it for AO1 by defining the concept accurately before linking it to "Explain Broca's area, Wernicke's area, split brain research, plasticity and functional recovery after trauma.".
Explain
Explain is an evidence-aware term for Biopsychology. When it appears in an answer, explain what the study, method or data shows because that is what turns recall into analysis.
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