This course covers the biological bases of behavior in psychology, focusing on topics such as neuron structure, neurotransmitters, nervous system organization, brain anatomy, genetics, and heritability. By the end of the course, students will understand the fundamentals of how biology influences behavior. The teaching method includes tutorials on neuron structure, brain scanning techniques, and genetics, with review questions to reinforce learning. This course is intended for students and professionals interested in psychology, neuroscience, or biology.
Overview
Syllabus
Neuron Structure - Parts of a Neuron (Intro Psych Tutorial #23).
The Action Potential (Intro Psych Tutorial #24).
How Neurons Communicate: The Synapse (Intro Psych Tutorial #25).
What Happens to Neurotransmitters After Release? (Intro Psych Tutorial #26).
Introduction to Neurotransmitters (Intro Psych Tutorial #27).
Influence on Neurotransmitter: Agonist or Antagonist? (Intro Psych Tutorial #28).
Organization of the Nervous System (Intro Psych Tutorial #29).
Early Methods of Studying the Brain (Intro Psych Tutorial #30).
Brain Scanning and Imaging Techniques (Intro Psych Tutorial #31).
Parts of the Brain: Hindbrain Structures (Intro Psych Tutorial #32).
Parts of the Brain: Midbrain Structures (Intro Psych Tutorial #33).
Parts of the Brain: Forebrain: Subcortical Structures (Intro Psych Tutorial #34).
Parts of the Brain: Forebrain; Cerebral Cortex (Intro Psych Tutorial #35).
Split Brains: What Happens When You Sever the Corpus Callosum? (Intro Psych Tutorial #36).
Introduction to Genetics and Shared Genes (Intro Psych Tutorial #37).
What is Heritability? (Intro Psych Tutorial #38).
Chromosomal Abnormalities and Molecular Genetics (Intro Psych Tutorial #39).
Psychology Review Questions - Biological Bases of Behavior.
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