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Approaches and biopsychology key terms

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Approaches and biopsychology

AqaA LevelPsychologyPaper 2 Psychology in Context

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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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