Neuropsychology Unit Revision and Brain Bingo

GCSE Psychology Edexcel Year 11 Revision Session 50 minutes

WALT: We Are Learning To...

Recall and identify major brain structures Explain lateralisation of brain function Apply neuropsychology knowledge to exam questions Demonstrate understanding through Brain Bingo

Success Criteria

I can name at least 8 brain structures correctly I can explain left vs right brain functions I can describe 3 neuropsychology research methods I can answer exam-style questions confidently

The Human Brain: Major Structures

Brain Lobes and Their Functions

{"left":"Frontal Lobe: Executive functions, personality, motor control\nParietal Lobe: Sensory processing, spatial awareness","right":"Temporal Lobe: Auditory processing, memory, language\nOccipital Lobe: Visual processing and interpretation"}

Key Subcortical Structures

Hippocampus: Memory formation and consolidation Amygdala: Emotional processing and fear responses Thalamus: Relay station for sensory information Hypothalamus: Hormone regulation and homeostasis

Lateralisation of Function

"The brain's two hemispheres specialize in different cognitive functions, creating our unique pattern of mental abilities."

Hemispheric Specialization

{"left":"Left Hemisphere: Language processing (Broca's and Wernicke's areas), Logical reasoning and analytical thinking, Mathematical calculations, Sequential processing","right":"Right Hemisphere: Spatial awareness and visual processing, Facial recognition and emotional expression, Artistic and creative abilities, Holistic pattern recognition"}

Research Methods in Neuropsychology

Case Studies: In-depth analysis of brain-damaged patients Brain Imaging: fMRI, PET scans, EEG recordings Experimental Studies: Controlled laboratory investigations Longitudinal Studies: Long-term tracking of brain changes

Brain Bingo Preparation

Create your 3x3 bingo grid Choose 9 brain structures from the word bank Listen carefully for definitions and functions First to complete a line wins!

Brain Bingo Game Time!

Listen to function descriptions Mark off matching brain structures Call 'BINGO!' when you complete a line Explain your answers to win

Quick Check: Can You Explain?

What happens if the left hemisphere is damaged? Why is the hippocampus crucial for memory? How do we know about brain lateralisation? What would you see in a brain scan of someone reading?