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Question 116 marksDiscuss· AQA A-Level Psychology Paper 2 (style)
Discuss plasticity and functional recovery of the brain after trauma. [16 marks]
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Question 28 marksOutline and evaluate· AQA A-Level Psychology Paper 2 (style)
Outline and evaluate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) as a way of studying the brain. [8 marks]
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Question 36 marksDescribe· AQA A-Level Psychology Paper 2 (style)
Describe the process of synaptic transmission. In your answer, refer to excitation and inhibition. [6 marks]
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Question 46 marksExplain· AQA A-Level Psychology Paper 2 (style)
While walking home one evening, Marcus hears footsteps speeding up behind him. His heart begins to pound, his breathing quickens and he suddenly feels ready to run. A moment later he realises it is only his neighbour hurrying to catch up, and within a few minutes he feels calm again.
Use your knowledge of the fight-or-flight response to explain the changes in Marcus's body. [6 marks]
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Question 54 marksOutline· AQA A-Level Psychology Paper 2 (style)
Outline the function of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the control of the sleep-wake cycle. [4 marks]
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Question 64 marksExplain· AQA A-Level Psychology Paper 2 (style)
Explain one difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system. [4 marks]