AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182

Introduction to Neuropsychology

What you need to know

Define cognitive neuroscience and explain how the structure and function of the brain relate to human behaviour and cognition.
Describe how modern scanning techniques, such as CT, PET, and fMRI scans, are used to identify brain functioning.
Evaluate Tulving's 'gold' memory study utilizing brain imaging.
Understand how neurological damage (e.g., from a stroke or traumatic injury) can impact motor abilities and behavioural outcomes.