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Language, thought and communication
infoWhy this? This topic develops students’ understanding of higher-order cognitive processes such as abstract thinking, communication, and the relationship between language and cognition. It introduces more theoretical debate (e.g. whether language shapes thought), strengthening evaluative and analytical skills.
scheduleWhy now? This topic is taught at the start of Year 11 because it builds directly on the cognitive foundations developed in Year 10 and allows students to engage with more abstract psychological theories once they have secure research and evaluation skills.
neurologyYou need to know
- The divisions and basic functions of the human nervous system.
- The autonomic nervous system and the fight or flight response. The James Lange theory of emotion
- Neurons and synaptic transmissions
- Hebb's theory of learning and neural growth
- Brain structure: frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe and cerebellum and their basic functions
- Localisation of function in the brain: motor, somatosensory, visual, auditory and language areas
- Penfield's study of the interpretive cortex
- Cognitive neuroscience: how the structure and function of the brain relate to behaviour and cognition.
- Use of scanning techniques to identify brain functioning: CT, PET and fRMI scans
- Tulving's 'gold' memory study
- How neurological damage can affect motor abilities and behaviour
rocket_launchYou must be able to
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system and how these relate to behaviour and cognitive processes
- Apply knowledge of brain structures and neural processes to explain behaviours and cognitive functions
- Analyse and evaluate key studies in neuroscience
- Assess the use of neuroimaging techniques and their effectiveness in identifying brain functions and abnormalities
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