| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 8 | Reference code | 16N.Paper 1.BP.TZ0.2 |
| Level | SL and HL | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Describe | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Describe how one biological factor may affect one cognitive process, with reference to one research study.
Markscheme
Refer to the paper 1 section A markbands below when awarding marks.
The command term “describe” requires candidates to give a detailed account of how one biological factor affects one cognitive process.
Possible cognitive processes include, but are not limited to: memory, language acquisition, problem solving, attention, decision-making and perception.
Research studies may include, but are not limited to:
- Broca’s (1861) and Wernicke’s (1874) studies of localization of function investigating language production and language understanding
- Martinez and Kesner’s (1991) investigation of neurotransmission and memory
- Milner et al.’s (1968) and Blakemore’s (1988) case studies of HM and Clive Wearing, investigating the role of the hippocampus on memory
- Bruce and Young’s (1986) investigations into specific brain areas and face recognition
- biological changes caused by Alzheimer’s disease leading to dementia (Lorenzo et al. 2000; Kensiger and Corkin, 2003).
The focus of the response should be on the description of how one biological factor affects one cognitive process, not only on the description of the study.
If a candidate refers to more than one study, credit should be given only to the first study.
If a candidate refers to more than one biological factor, credit should be given only to the description of the first biological factor.
If a candidate refers to more than one cognitive process, credit should be given only to the description of the first cognitive process.
