Unit Award Scheme

119483

Psychology and neuroscience for young academics (unit 1)

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
experienced 0.	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of 1. the biological difference between the ‘brain’ and the ‘mind’	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2. the basic role of a neuron in the brain in influencing human behaviour	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3. the central importance of the brain for human survival	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4. the brain’s ability to change and grow, due to experience, challenge and learning	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to 5. identify the correct definitions of ‘psychology’, ‘neuroscience’ and ‘cognitive neuroscience’ from a list	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6. match appropriate names, ie frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital, to the four lobes of the brain in a picture	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7. correctly explain the brain’s role in human behaviour to another person	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced 8. completing brain-related activities and tasks in a group.	Summary sheet

Approved 17 Aug 2023

All outcomes must be recorded on AQA summary sheet.

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