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Level 4 Diploma in Psychology

Lateralisation and split-brain research (Sperry); handedness and language studies

PSY402 · Biopsychology — Week 4 of 16

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Week4 of 16
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This week’s topics

Lateralisation and split-brain research (Sperry); handedness and language studies

  1. Lateralisation and split-brain research (Sperry)
  2. Handedness and language studies

What you will be able to do

  • 1.2 Explain how we understand localisation and lateralisation of brain function using examples from psychological studies.

Activity

Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain how we understand localisation and lateralisation of brain function using examples from psychological studies.

Study materials

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Course plan
  • Week 1: Divisions of the nervous system: central (spinal cord, brai…
  • Week 2: The somatic and autonomic nervous systems; sympathetic and …
  • Week 3: Localisation of function: visual, auditory, motor and somat…
  • Week 4: Lateralisation and split-brain research (Sperry); handednes…
  • Week 5: Structure and function of sensory, relay and motor neurones
  • Week 6: Synapses, neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission; exci…
  • Week 7: Methods of studying the brain: clinical, anatomical, invasi…
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: fMRI, EEG and event-related potentials: strengths and limit…
  • Week 10: The endocrine system: glands and hormones; pituitary and ad…
  • Week 11: The fight or flight response to stress
  • Week 12: Applying Biopsychology in practice: case studies
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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