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Report: The Brain in the Coronavirus Pandemic

In this report, you will answer three questions discussing how biopsychology features in
everyday life. We will focus on how the brain has been impacted due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
In each question, you will be asked to explain how biological concepts in psychology can
help improve our understanding of changes in the brain that result from prolonged exposure
to a health crisis. Please ensure that each point you raise is supported with empirical evidence
and supplemented with an example that is related to the topic.

Question 1 (30 marks)

Read: How this year of working on Zoom has affected your brain
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/13/us/zoom-fatigue…

This article described a few different phenomena arising from the increased use of
teleconferencing—including understanding non-verbal cues.

Examine the role of the amygdala in the brain when processing social cues. Apply your
understanding of the amygdala and present your personal viewpoint, supported with
empirical evidence, of why our amygdala may or may not process social cues during video
calls.

Question 2 (30 marks)

Read: COVID-19 stress is affecting your health and mood – but exercise can help
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/co…

Appraise the role of the HPA-axis in stress response during a pandemic and discuss how
exercise can help in preventing stress-induced depression.

Question 3 (30 marks)

Read: Sleeping more while working from home? Good – you need it
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolefisher/2020/03/…

Apply your understanding of the biopsychological aspects of sleep and discuss how it
impacts learning, attention and memory.