Student Support Materials for AQA A2 Psychology. Unit 3 Topics in Psychology

Student Support Materials for AQA A2 Psychology. Unit 3 Topics in Psychology Biological Rhythms and Sleep - Student Support Materials for Psychology

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Aggression contains the key information for this AQA A2 Unit 3 topic, clearly laid out with examiners' notes and essential notes to help students succeed in the exam. An exam section contains sample papers with answers at A and C grades and detailed comments from AQA examiners on how to move up from a lower grade and secure a higher one.

Biological Rhythms and Sleep contains all the key information for this AQA A2 Unit 3 topic. The revision content and exam practice sections are matched to the 2009 and 2012 AQA specifications and include:

  • Circadian rhythms
  • Infradian rhythms
  • Ultradian rhythms
  • Endogenous pacemakers
  • Exogenous zeitgebers
  • Shift work
  • Jet lag
  • The nature of sleep
  • Evolutionary explanations of the functions of sleep
  • Restoration theory
  • Life changes in sleep
  • Insomnia
  • Sleep walking
  • Narcolepsy
  • Exam practice section with sample papers and answers
  • Glossary of key terms
  • Index

Book information

ISBN: 9780007421602
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Collins Educational
Pub date:
DEWEY: 152
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 79
Weight: 180g
Height: 245mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 4mm