AS and A Level: Psychology: Physiological Psychology Coursework

Physiological Psychology Defined

Physiological Psychology (also called psychophysiology or cognitive neuroscience, developed from biological psychology) concerns the brain's neural processes that deal with perception and behaviour. Physiological Psychology involves experiments conducted on animals' brains.

Physiological Psychology: Why Study This?

Physiological Psychology is one of the five core approaches in psychological study. The primary objective is to create theories explaining behavioural relationships within the brain. This type of study is crucial to explaining why, e.g. the memory and nervous system behave and develop as they do.

What Will I Study In Physiological Psychology?

You'll encounter the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain that deals with spatial navigation and long-term memory. You'll also write essays and coursework on biological and psychological theories of dreaming, emotional experiences, anxiety and other nervous disorders.

Physiological Psychology: Further Study

The assignments, essays and coursework you undertake in this part of your Psychology AS Level or A Level will help to prepare you going on to study subjects including Counselling, Medicine, Psychology, Criminology and Sociology.

Where Can I Find Out More About Physiological Psychology?

Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Data/publications/key_documents/AS_A_Level_GCE_Psychology_Specification.pdf

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

http://www.qca.org.uk/libraryAssets/media/9948_a_as_psychology_subject_criteria.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiological_psychology