Psychology Topic 2 The Brian and Behavior
Psychology Topic 2 The Brian and Behavior
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Objectives:
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- Discuss the nature and basic function of the nervous system.
- Explain what neurons are and how they process information.
- Identify the brain’s levels and structures, and summarize the functions of its structures.
- State what the endocrine system is and how it affects behavior.
- Describe the brain’s capacity for recovery and repair.
- Explain how genetics increases our understanding of behavior.
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Materials:
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Read: Chapter 2
The following Website may be useful in helping you to understand the Human Genome Project and the impact genetics may have on our society.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/about.shtml
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Assignments:
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- Read Chapter 2 and complete the following study guide questions. Be sure to answer in your own words!
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- Complete the following caffeine consumption activity.
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- For more information go to: mayoclinic.com or http://www.aboutcaffeine.com/caffeine-effects.html
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Assessments:
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- Take the following exam over chapters 1 & 2 when you are ready. It will be 45 multiple choice questions (each worth 1 point,) and 3 essay questions (each worth 5 pts.). You will have 70 minutes to complete it.