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Date May 2017 Marks available 6 Reference code 17M.3.HL.TZ2.8
Level Higher level Paper Paper 3 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Explain Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

Explain two methods that scientists have used to determine the different functions of the brain.

Markscheme

first method: [3]

a. name of first method eg: lesion studies

b. how the first method works eg: carry out an autopsy

c. what can be learned from the first method eg: relate the position of the lesion to observed changes in behaviour


second method: [3]

d. name of second method eg: fMRI

e. how the second method works eg: inject dye into blood OR active parts of the brain have dyed blood flowing to them

f. what can be learned from the second method eg: known stimulus activates specific region of the brain that is detected

Allow other verifiable methods.

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour » Option A: Neurobiology and behaviour (Core topics) » A.2 The human brain
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