Aqa Psychology A-Level Paper 2 Questions And Answers 2024/2025(A+ Graded Verified)

The menstrual cycle {Ans: Infradian Rhythm - around 28 days - ovulation occurs half way through the cycle - After ovulation progesterone increases in preparation for possible implantation of the ova into the uterus}suprachiasmatic nucleus {Ans: a pair of cell clusters in the hypothalamus that controls circadian rhythm This is the bodies master clock and regulates feelings of sleepiness and arousal}Evaluation of Classical Conditioning {Ans: - Applications in treatment of phobias - Animal Research cannot be generalised to humans because they have different needs to learn}Defense Mechanisms {Ans: In the unconscious, mechanisms to help you deal with situations that are traumatic}How are the two hemispheres of the brain connected? {Ans: Through a bundle of nerve fibres called the corpus callosum}Evaluation of the mean {Ans: - sensitive - cannot be used with nominal data}