PPT-Welcome to Biopsychology

Starter What did we cover in Biopsychology last year Specification The divisions of the nervous system central and peripheral somatic and autonomic The structure and function of sensory relay and motor neurons The process of synaptic transmission including reference to neurotransmitters excitation and inhibition. The nervous system. Starter- go to your nearest big board and draw out the nervous system diagram without notes.. You must add detail as well not just name the different parts.. You will be given a card by your teacher. Question 3. You must be sure to use the technical terms when describing the process, e.g. ‘. vesicules. ’ ‘pre-synaptic membrane’ ‘post-synaptic membrane’ ‘action . potenials. ’. Only what happens at the synapse is relevant in this question, not the whole neuron.. Messiah College. . What is Psychology? . Psychology is “the systematic/scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans.”. http://graduate.carleton.ca/wp-content/uploads/psychology2.jpg. and . Dreaming . By Julia Dwight. The Sleep Cycle. When does dreaming occur?. E. lectroencephalographic . (EEG. ). : is the . electrophysiological monitoring . method . that records neural . oscillations.. Messiah College. . What is Psychology? . Psychology is “the systematic/scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans.”. http://graduate.carleton.ca/wp-content/uploads/psychology2.jpg. Study Questions. 1. The specialty in psychology that studies the interaction of biology, behavior, and mental processes is:. Biopsychology. _.. 2. At the moment of conception, a male child receives: ___ chromosomes from his mother and ____ from his father.. crammer workshop. !. Biopsychology – Check the Spec!. Devise a revision target list.. Skip to it!. We are going to have a go at some tailor made revision exercises. 5 mins for 5 things. The Nervous System has 2 main parts – the Central Nervous System (CNS) and the Peripheral Nervous System.. . UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY. LECTURE: 1. OUTLINE:. . What is Biopsychology?. Contribution of Donald . Hebb. (1949, 1955) in its emergence.. Brain – . Behaviour. Relationship: Necessary vs. Sufficient condition.. How scientific is biological psychology?. What are the practical justifications for using animals in psychological studies?. Describe three ways that cognitive psychology has been applied to real-life problems..