Unit Award Scheme

119483 PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE FOR YOUNG ACADEMICS (UNIT 1)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
experienced
0		Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
1	the biological difference between the ‘brain’ and the ‘mind’	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the basic role of a neuron in the brain in influencing human behaviour	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the central importance of the brain for human survival	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	the brain’s ability to change and grow, due to experience, challenge and learning	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
5	identify the correct definitions of ‘psychology’, ‘neuroscience’ and ‘cognitive neuroscience’ from a list	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	match appropriate names, ie frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital, to the four lobes of the brain in a picture	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	correctly explain the brain’s role in human behaviour to another person	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
experienced
8	completing brain-related activities and tasks in a group.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 August 2023Level - Level One