Psychology GCSE
Matching structure to function
What Matching structure to function means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Matching structure to function
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Learning each name with its position and its main function, because questions often give a function and ask which structure performs it, or give a structure and ask which function fits.
Topics that use Matching structure to function
- Brain and neuropsychology (AQA GCSE)
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