Early Brain Development — AQA GCSE Psychology 8182
AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182
Early Brain Development
What you need to know
Describe early brain development, tracking the progression from simple neural structures in the womb to the formation of the brain stem, thalamus, cerebellum, and cortex.
Explain how these anatomical developments reflect the emergence of autonomic functions, sensory processing, movement, and cognition.
Assess the intertwined roles of nature and nurture in early brain development.