Knowledge

Behavioural Sciences

Neural Bases of Behavior

Scientific study of how brain mechanisms and neural processes influence cognition, behavior, and mental states.

Most popular content: Neural Bases of Behavior

The Biological Approach

Psychology

Key Psychological Approaches

Explore the four main psychological approaches in BTEC Psychology, including Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Bases of Behavior, and Evolutionary Psychology. This summary highlights key concepts such as conformity, cognitive bias, and learning theories, providing a clear understanding of each approach's principles and implications. Ideal for students preparing for exams or seeking a concise overview.

Psychology

Biological Approach - Notes

Notes covering all of the biological approach for WJEC and Eduqas A-level Psychology

Psychology

Physiological Theories of Crime

Explore the foundational physiological theories of criminality, focusing on Lombroso's and Sheldon's assumptions. This summary covers key concepts such as atavistic forms, somatotypes, and the biological basis of criminal behavior, along with evaluations of their strengths and weaknesses. Ideal for students studying criminal psychology.

Criminology

Ethics in Raine's Research

Explore the ethical implications of Raine's research on murderers pleading NGRI, focusing on consent, psychological harm, and the impact on the judicial system. This summary evaluates the methodology, psychosurgery, and the biological approach to understanding criminal behavior. Ideal for AS Psychology students studying ethical issues in psychological research.

Psychology

Biological Factors in OCD

Explore the genetic and neural explanations for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This summary covers the diathesis-stress model, candidate genes, neurotransmitter roles, and the impact of environmental factors. Ideal for students studying the biological basis of behavior and mental health disorders.

Psychology

Neural & Genetic Factors in Crime

Explore the biological explanations for criminal behavior, focusing on antisocial personality disorder and its neural and genetic underpinnings. This summary covers key concepts such as the role of the prefrontal cortex, mirror neurons, and the diathesis-stress model, along with evaluation of twin and adoption studies. Ideal for students studying forensic psychology.

Psychology

Aggression: Neural & Hormonal Factors

Explore the biological underpinnings of aggression, focusing on the roles of serotonin and testosterone. This summary covers key studies, including the amygdala's influence on aggressive behavior and the dual-hormone hypothesis. Ideal for AQA A Level Psychology students seeking to understand the complex interactions between hormones and neural mechanisms in aggression.

Psychology

OCD: Biological Perspectives

Explore the biological underpinnings of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in this comprehensive study note. Delve into the role of neurotransmitters, the effectiveness of SSRIs, and the genetic factors contributing to OCD. This resource covers key concepts such as the diathesis-stress model, definitions of abnormality, and the impact of drug therapies. Ideal for AQA A Level Psychology students seeking to understand the psychopathology of OCD.

Psychology

Biological Approach to Ocd

8 best study notes in Biological Approach to Ocd

Know A-Level Psychology AQA Gender Essay Plans ALL TOPICS thumbnail

Psychology - A-Level Psychology AQA Gender Essay Plans ALL TOPICS

ao1 and ao3

Know OCD notes psychopathology - aqa a level psychology thumbnail

333

Psychology - OCD notes psychopathology - aqa a level psychology

notes for OCD - Psychopathology

Know Psychopathology complete notes thumbnail

722

Psychology - Psychopathology complete notes

Aqa A-level Paper 1 topic: psychopathology complete notes

1153

Psychology - Psychopathology Mind map

all content in a mindmap

Know Clinical characteristics of OCD thumbnail

156

Psychology - Clinical characteristics of OCD

Revision notes on the Clinical characteristics of OCD for AQA A-level Psychology :)

Know Outline and evaluate genetic and neural explanations of OCD thumbnail

721

Psychology - Outline and evaluate genetic and neural explanations of OCD

AQA PSYCHOLOGY Exam Model Answer (16 marker)

Know The biological approach to explaining OCD thumbnail

717

Psychology - The biological approach to explaining OCD

Genetic and neural explanations on OCD

Know biological approach to explaining OCD - AO1 thumbnail

598

Psychology - biological approach to explaining OCD - AO1

Psychology AQA - psychopathology - OCD: biological explanations and treatments - biological approach to explaining OCD - AO1

Biological Bases of Behavior

View content

Biological Explanations of Social Behavior

2 best study notes in Biological Explanations of Social Behavior

Know Biological explanations: Genetic and neural thumbnail

508

Psychology - Biological explanations: Genetic and neural

Psychology - Forensic psychology

Know Causes of Crime: Biological thumbnail

404

Modern Studies - Causes of Crime: Biological

Three pre-prepared answers to the question 'Describe, in detail, two biological factors that can cause crime.' Which can also be easily adapted to similar questions.

Biological Foundations

2 best study notes in Biological Foundations

Know Approaches in Psychology - Biological Approach thumbnail

212

Psychology - Approaches in Psychology - Biological Approach

A mind map including AO1 and AO3 of the Biological Approach, MZ = Monozygotic, DZ = Dizygotic

Know AC2.1 Physiological Theories thumbnail

1150

Criminology - AC2.1 Physiological Theories

All about the assumptions in 2.1 & the first two studies Lombroso & Sheldon with evaluations

Cognitive Neuroscience

6 best study notes in Cognitive Neuroscience

Psychology - The Cognitive Approach

Internal mental processes, Schema, Theoretical models, Computer models, Cognitive neuroscience.

297

Psychology - Cognitive approach

Exploring the theoretical models and real-world implications of cognitive processes and cognitive neuroscience, including the impact of culture and modern technologies.

Know Notes on Cognitive Neuroscience thumbnail

149

Psychology - Notes on Cognitive Neuroscience

Mindmaps and diagrams on neurons, synaptic transmission, cognitive neuroscience, neurological damage, the nervous system, the James-Lange theory, Jenn’s theory, the structure and function of the brain and an evaluation of the multi-store model.

125

Psychology - The cognitive approach

AS LEVEL APPROACHES

156

Psychology - cognitive approach

overview

328

Psychology - The cognitive approach

Summary of the cognitive approach, including the role of schema, computer models and neuroscience