PSYCH703: Cognitive & Biological Psychology Formative & Summative PSYCH703: Cognitive and Biological Psychology The price shown on this page covers the complete PSYCH703 assessment package, both the Formative Ass
PSYCH703: Cognitive & Biological Psychology Formative & Summative PSYCH703: Cognitive and Biological Psychology The price shown on this page covers the complete PSYCH703 assessment package, both the Formative Assessment and the Summative Assessment
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
PSYCH703: Formative Assessment/Short Answer What are the benefits of understanding the relationship between the brain and behavior? 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 Formatting:
700-900 words Justified alignment Single spaced 12 pt Times New Roman font Use an appropriate referencing system for formatting and citation PSYCH703: Summative Assessment Through the lens of both neuro – and cognitive psychology, write a 2500–3500-word critical analysis of the case of Genie, a 12-year-old who was a victim of severe child abuse, neglect and social isolation. 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. Formatting:
2500-3500 words Justified alignment Single spaced 12 pt Times New Roman font Use an appropriate referencing system for formatting and citation
