Brain and Behaviour SAQs

Question 1

SAQ - Explain the use of one research method in one study of the brain and behaviour.

Answer 1

Draganski - field experiment

Question 2

SAQ - Explain one ethical consideration relevant to one study of the brain and behaviour.

Answer 2

Draganski - right to withdraw

Question 3

SAQ - Explain one technique used to study the brain in relation to behaviour.

Answer 3

Maguire - MRI

Question 4

SAQ - Explain one study of localization of function.

Answer 4

Maguire

Question 5

SAQ - Explain one study of neuroplasticity.

Answer 5

Maguire

Question 6

SAQ - Explain neuroplasticity, making use of one study.

Answer 6

Maguire

Question 7

SAQ - Explain neural networks using one study.

Answer 7

Maguire

Question 8

SAQ - Explain neural pruning, making use of one study.

Answer 8

Maguire

Question 9

SAQ - Explain one effect of neurotransmission in human behaviour, making use of one study.

Answer 9

Fisher

Question 10

SAQ - Explain the effect of one agonist, using one study.

Answer 10

Rogers and Kesner - ACh

Question 11

SAQ - Explain the role of one antagonist, making use of one study.

Answer 11

Rogers and Kesner - Scopolamine

Question 12

SAQ - Explain how excitatory or inhibitory synapses play a role in one behaviour, making use of one study.

Answer 12

Fisher - dopamine