As part of their Biopsychology studies, Year 13 Psychology students took part in a fascinating brain dissection sessionled by Mrs Dias this week. During the lesson, students had the opportunity to examine the structure of the brain firsthand, exploring the distinct lobes, hemispheres, and the complex organisation that underpins human behaviour.
Mrs Dias guided the class through discussions on localisation of function, helping students understand how specific areas of the brain are responsible for particular cognitive and physical processes. They then compared the dissected specimen to the structure of a human brain, identifying similarities and differences in form and function.
With their newly strengthened knowledge, our budding psychologists were able to make informed predictions about the potential impacts of damage or deterioration in different regions of the brain, linking anatomical structure to real-world consequences. It was an engaging and insightful session that brought the Biopsychology unit vividly to life.
