Unit Award Scheme

119486

Psychology and neuroscience for young academics (unit 4)

Level: Level Two

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
shown knowledge of 1. the brain hemispheres and contralateral control of the body	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2. the information processing model in cognitive psychology	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3. perceptional, ie auditory and visual, cognitive illusions related to information processing in the brain	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4. the need to improve emotional granularity, ie having more efficient descriptions of emotions and feelings, as based on research by Lisa Feldman-Barrett	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to 5. name at least three neurotransmitters in the brain	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6. describe the action of at least one neurotransmitter in the brain	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced 7. being supported to discuss what they have learned about the brain in a familiar learning environment with others.	Summary sheet

Approved 17 Aug 2023

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