Lecture 1 Flashcards
In a sense, all psychology is what?
Biological
Much of psychology is understood in terms of what?
Genetics Evolution Hormones Body Physiology Brain Mechanisms
What is the goal of biological psychology?
Relate biology to issues of psychology
What the three general points in biological psychology?
- Perception occurs in brain
- Mental activity and brain activity are inseparable
- Be cautious about what is and isn’t an explanation
What are the types of biological explanations:
Physiological
Ontogenetic
Evolutionary
Functional
Why do we study the brain and behavior?
Major unanswered question-how brain produces behavior and human consciousness
What’s another reason to study brain and behavior?
Brain-most complex living organ found in many species
Last reason to study both brain and behavior?
Behavioral disorders can be explained and treated as we increase understanding of the brain.
What is the central nervous system (CNS) composed of?
Brain
Spinal Cord
What is the peripheral nervous system (PNS) made up of?
Neurons
Nerve processes outside the CNS
What are the major structures of the brain?
Cerebrum (forebrain): Hemispheres
Brainstem: Cerebellum
What are the reasons the brain remains aware and conscious without sensory information and without the ability to move?
Embodied behavior Mental emptiness Sensory deprivation effects Locked-in syndrome Minimally conscious state
What can deep brain stimulation treat?
Disorders like Parkinson disease and depression and can aid recovery from TBI
Irenaus Eibl-Eibesfeldt describes behavior as?
Patterns in time: movements, vocalizations, thinking
Animals produce behaviors that are?
Inherited ways of responding
Learned
