Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that studies, diagnoses, and treats unusual patterns of behavior, emotions, and thoughts that could signify a mental disorder. It’s pivotal for understanding and managing mental health issues, developing treatments, and promoting mental health awareness.
The 12 cranial nerves are essential nerve pathways that originate in the brain and serve critical functions in the body, primarily in the head and neck. These nerves are: I. Olfactory (smell), II. Optic (vision), III. Oculomotor (eye movement), IV. Trochlear (eye movement), V. Trigeminal (facial sensation and chewing), VI. Abducent (eye movement), VII. Facial (facial expressions and taste), VIII. Vestibulocochlear (hearing and balance), IX. Glossopharyngeal (taste and swallowing), X. Vagus (control of internal organs), XI. Accessory (neck movement), and XII. Hypoglossal (tongue movement).
What do the examiners look for? Accurate and detailed knowledge Clear, coherent, and focused answers Effective use of terminology (use the “technical terms”) In application … Read more
Psychopathology is a term used in the mental health field to describe the study of mental illness or mental distress. It is also the term that describes behaviors or experiences which may be indicative of mental illness or psychological impairment.
Multi-Store Model The multi-store model of memory: sensory register, short-term memory and long-term memory. Features of each store: coding, capacity and duration. AO1 The multistore … Read more
A-Level Forensic Psychology involves the application of psychological theories, methods, and research to understand criminal behavior and the functioning of the legal system. Topics may include offender profiling, psychological theories of crime, eye-witness testimony, jury decision-making, and the treatment of offenders.
Issues and debates” in psychology refers to the discussions around key topics such as nature vs. nurture, free will vs. determinism, individual vs. situational explanations, reductionism vs. holism, and the ethics of psychological research. They inform and shape the theories, methodologies, and interpretations in the field.
In psychology, attachment refers to the deep emotional bond that forms between individuals, particularly in relationships between parents and children. It’s a foundational aspect of social and emotional development, first studied extensively by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth.
These revision notes cover the Approaches in Psychology subtopic (3.2.1) from the AQA A-level Psychology syllabus: Paper 2: Psychology in Context. They are structured to … Read more
Aggression A-Level Psychology revision notes. These study notes encompass essential topics for A Level Psychology, with a specific focus on aggressive behavior. The material covers a range of subjects including media influences and cognitive priming, evaluation of media influences, effects of desensitisation and disinhibition, situational and dispositional explanations, deindividuation, social learning theory, the frustration-aggression hypothesis, evolutionary perspectives of human behavior, innate releasing mechanisms and fixed action patterns, ethological considerations, the role and evaluation of the limbic system, neurotransmitters and hormones, genetic factors, as well as the involvement of testosterone and serotonin.