PSYCH703: Cognitive & Biological Psychology Formative & Summative

PSYCH703: Cognitive and Biological Psychology

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Qualification	Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Psychology
Qualification (RQF)		Unit Name	PSYCH703: Cognitive and Biological Psychology
Unit Reference	D/650/5093	No of Credits	20 Credits

Learning Outcomes	Assessment Criteria
When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:	Assessment of this learning outcome will require a learner to demonstrate that they can:
1. Understand neuropsychology and the different brain regions responsible for psychological attributes.	1.1 Evaluate the methods of neuropsychology. 1.2 Locate and determine the functions of the frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal lobe.
2. Understand of cognitive psychology, its approach and key issues.	2.1 Distinguish between traditional and emergent fields of applied cognitive psychology. 2.2 Analyse the philosophical antecedents of cognitive psychology.
3. Understand theoretical approaches and improve sensation and attention.	3.1 Analyse the neuropsychological approach to sensation, attention, perception and consciousness. 3.2 Analyse spatial cognition and cognitive map.
4. Understand the concept of memory from biological and cognitive perspective.	4.1 Distinguish between models of memory and the processes of memory. 4.2 Analyse the neuropsychological approach to memory. 4.3 Apply the concepts of cognitive psychology in improving memory.

In your response, you must:

Identify the lobes of the brain and explain the function of each
Discuss the philosophical/theoretical underpinnings of both neuropsychology and cognitive psychology
Address the impact on the treatment of brain disorder and behavioral functioning problems
Explain the brain’s role in learning and memory

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The analysis should:

Arrive at a thesis statement representing the outcome of your analysis
Provide background information and establish relevant facts to her case
Identify the key problems and issues arising from Genie’s trauma; explore the brain-behavior relationship in Genie’s language development
Integrate relevant research regarding the key psychological problems and issues presented (use appropriate citation)
Explain Genie’s significant issues applying principles of both cognitive psychology and neuropsychology;
Evaluate Genie’s level of progress over the course of her lifetime; substantiate her level of progress from the perspective of cognitive and neuropsychology.

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