Model Answer for Question 1 Paper 2: AS Psychology, June 2016 (AQA)

Section A - Approaches in Psychology

01 Which two of the following statements about the divisions of the nervous system are correct? [2 marks]

 In the human nervous system:

A) The fight or flight response occurs when the parasympathetic division controls functioning.

B) The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord

C) Sensory, relay and motor neurons are controlled by the somatic nervous system.

D) Sensory numerous carry messages from the central nervous system.

E) The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements

Correct Answers: B and E