Psychology Essays MAY 2017

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  • SAQ: MAY 2017
    • Describe one effect of neurotrasmission on behaviour
      • Role of Acytlecholinein memory
      • Focus on the effect of neurotransmission on behaviour
      • Animal research may be used but must be linked to human behaviour
      • Describe: Detailed account that clearly illustrates one effect of neurotransmission
    • Describe one ethical consideration related to one research study
      • Ethical consideration: Deception, Briefing and Debriefing, Informed consent
      • Must be a clear link between study and ethical consideration
      • Describe: Detailed account of one ethical considerationin relation to one study. Ethical guidelines could be positive/negative
    • Describe one explanation for the formation of stereotypes
      • A clear link to the formation of stereotypes when presenting study
      • Social Identity Theory: Tajfel (1978)
      • Describe: Detailed account of one explanation for the formation of stereotypes
    • Discuss the use of one or more brain imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behaviour
      • Discuss: Offer considered review of the use of one/more brain imaging technology in investigation the relationship between biological factors and behaviour
      • Brain Imaging Technologies could include: MRI and fMRI
      • Study:  Meguire (2000) MRI scans to investigate spatial ability and neuroplasticity in taxi drivers
      • Focus response on how brain imaging technology is used to understand the relationship between biological factors and behaviour
      • Don't focus too much on how the technology functions
      • May discuss one tech - depth of understanding More than one tech - breath of knowledge
      • One/more biological factor may also be used

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