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Biopsychology: Studying the Brain - Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) Study Notes Biopsychology: Studying the Brain - Electroencephalogram & Event-Related Potentials Electroencephalogram
Biopsychology is a branch of psychology concerned with physiology and biology influence behaviour, thoughts and feeling. The biopsychology topic examines: the nervous system; endocrine system, fight-or-flight; localisation of function; plasticity and functional recovery; ways of studying the brain; biological rhythms and endogenous pacemakers and exogenous zeitgebers.
Biopsychology: MCQ Revision Test 1 for AQA A Level Psychology Topic Videos. Example Answers for ...
Biopsychology: The Endocrine System - Hormones. The hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating or controlling the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. Therefore, the hypothalamus is the control system which regulates the endocrine system. The pituitary gland is sometimes known as the master ...
Relay neurons are found in the brain and spinal cord and allow sensory and motor neurons to communicate. Motor neurons are found in the central nervous system (CNS) and control muscle movements. When motor neurons are stimulated they release neurotransmitters that bind to the receptors on muscles to trigger a response, which lead to movement.
This key term glossary covers key terms and concepts for Biopsychology and other Approaches in Psychology. ACTH. Hormone released by the pituitary gland. Stimulates the adrenal glands to release adrenaline into the bloodstream. Action potential. A spike in electric charge in an axon caused by sodium ions crossing the cell membrane. Adrenal glands
Biopsychology: Localisation of the Brain Function. Localisation of function is the idea that certain functions (e.g. language, memory, etc.) have certain locations or areas within the brain. This idea has been supported by recent neuroimaging studies, but was also examined much earlier, typically using case studies.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) works on the premise that information is processed in the brain as electrical activity in the form of action potentials or nerve impulses, transmitted along neurons. EEG measure this electrical activity through electrodes attached to the scalp. Small electrical charges that are detected by the electrodes are graphed over a period of time, indicating the level of ...
Biopsychology: Language Centres: Broca’s Area. The Broca’s area is named after Paul Broca, who discovered this region while treating a patient named Leborgne, who was more commonly referred to as ‘Tan’. Tan could understand spoken language but was unable to produce any coherent words, and could only say ‘Tan’.
This is the second 15-question revision video which helps you test your knowledge and understanding of the Biopsychology topic of the AQA A Level Psychology specification. Biopsychology: MCQ Revision Test 2 for AQA A Level Psychology