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With reference to one case study, explain the localisation of function in the brain (short answer question)

Localisation was first discovered in the 1800's by physicians Broca and Wernicke who did autopsies on patients who had several language difficulties before their deaths. Localisation is defined as specifi...

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Answered by Lina I. Psychology tutor
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What is meant by cognitive dissonace?

A good example is smoking. Most people know that smoking is bad for their health, however, they still smoke. This separation between beliefs and behaviour is cognitive dissonance. It is often described as...

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Answered by Hannah N. Psychology tutor
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Describe synaptic transmission

The electric transmission reaches the presynaptic terminal and action potential then causes these vesicles to fuse with the presynaptic membrane before they are released to diffuse across the synapse. The...

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Summarise what is meant by Classical Conditioning.

Classical conditioning refers to a type of learning in which a biologically reactive stimulus is paired with a stimulus which was previously neutral. The result of this process is learning a response to a...

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A psychologist interviewed Zina and Amanda 5 months after witnessing a car crash to see if they could remember the same level of detail about the incident. Explain one ethical issue the psychologist must consider before interviewing Zina and Amanda.

The psychologist must consider Zina and Amanda's psychological wellbeing after witnessing the incident. Witnessing a car crash is a stressful ordeal; by recalling details of the incident Zina and Amanda c...

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Answered by Hannah S. Psychology tutor
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