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What the Biological area studies

What the Biological area studies

Concept map of the Biological area showing genes, brain structures, neurotransmitters, hormones, nervous system activity and evolution all linked to behaviour, cognition and emotion

The Biological area explains behaviour, cognition and emotion through physical processes in the body, especially the brain, nervous system, hormones, neurotransmitters and genes. It asks what measurable biological mechanism is active when someone thinks, feels or behaves in a certain way.

Biological Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Biological

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A Level Psychology Biological. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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