Compare physiological psychology and neuropsychology, and discuss how these two approaches to biopsychological research complement one another
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
50% for describing physiological psychology and neuropsychology
50% for explaining how these two fields compensate for each other's weaknesses; students should discuss the concept of converging operations, and their answer could be strengthened by providing examples (e.g., research on memory or on Korsakoff's syndrome)
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