PSYC325 (PSYC325)

Several of the most fascinating biopsychology research questions about memory have to do with the connection between human consciousness and the location in the brain and function of memory processes.................................

1. Question: What distinguishes biopsychology from the other subdisciplines of neuroscience? 2. Question: Structure of the nervous system is to function of the nervous system as 3. Question: In the study of heritability estimates, increasing the genetic diversity of the subjects without introducing other changes would likely 4. Question: The sensitive period for the development of a particular trait is the period 5. Question: Deterioration of the pathway from the substantia nigra to the stri...

1. Question: Describe the recent finds on the "Nature-Nurture Controversy." How do evolutionary theory (evolutionary biology and evolutionary psychology) and the study of genetics fit in to this discussion? What are the implications for the biopsychologist? And finally, is there a controversy at all? 2. Question: Describe the process of action potential conduction and neurotransmission from one neuron to another, both electrically (including saltatory conduction) and chemically. Describe how ...

1. Question: Describe the recent finds on the "Nature-Nurture Controversy." How do evolutionary theory (evolutionary biology and evolutionary psychology) and the study of genetics fit in to this discussion? What are the implications for the biopsychologist? And finally, is there a controversy at all? 2. Question: Describe the process of action potential conduction and neurotransmission from one neuron to another, both electrically (including saltatory conduction) and chemically. Describe how ...

Then, review the information on vision in Biopsychology Chapter 3 in your Week 3 resources, particularly the information on disorders of visual perception.

PSYC325 Week 3 Assignment; Course Paper Preparation

Discuss with your classmates what was surprising to you as a psychology student and a consumer. What aspects of these drugs were comforting to you? What aspects did you find concerning? Why?

Introduce yourself to the class. Who are you? Do you prefer to be called by a particular name? Where are you from, where are you currently residing and what is your interest in the course? Identify 3 learning goals for the course.

1. Question: Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research? 2. Question: Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders. Be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc....

1. Question: Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research? 2. Question: Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders. Be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc....