AQA AS PSYCHOLOGY 7181/2 Paper 2 Mark scheme June 2022- Psychology in context

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0 1 Explain the process of synaptic transmission. [4 marks] Marks for this question AO1 = 4 Level Marks Description 2 3–4 Explanation of the process of synaptic transmission is detailed,... clear and mostly accurate with use of appropriate scientific terminology. 1 1–2 Explanation of the process of synaptic transmission is incomplete/muddled. Scientific terminology is either absent or inappropriately used. 0 No relevant content. Possible content: • electrical impulses (action potentials) reach the presynaptic terminal • electrical impulses (action potentials) trigger release of neurotransmitters (or named example) from synaptic vesicles • neurotransmitters diffuse across the synaptic cleft • neurotransmitters bind to receptors on the postsynaptic membrane. Credit other relevant material (eg; labelled diagram – direction of transmission should be made clear; excitation/inhibition). 0 2 Outline the role of adrenalin in the fight or flight response. Refer to Ian’s experiences in your answer. [6 marks] Marks for this question AO1 = 3, AO2 = 3 Level Mark Description 3 5–6 Knowledge of the role of adrenalin in the fight or flight response is clear and generally well detailed. Application to Ian’s experience is mostly clear and effective. The answer is generally coherent with appropriate use of terminology. 2 3–4 Knowledge of the role of adrenalin in the fight or flight response is evident. There is some effective application to Ian’s experience for 4 marks. The answer lacks clarity in places. Terminology is used appropriately on occasions. [Show More]

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