Psychology Notes Chapter 1: Introduction to Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes -What can you see(behavior) -What you cant see(mental processes) -Describe predict explain behavior and mental processes using the scientific method Subfields of Psychology -Biological Foundations (Behavioral Neuroscience) seek relationships between brain and behavior and mental processes‚ role of heredity‚ evolution -Experimental Psychology (Cognitive Psychology)
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Alternative Names Paralysis agitans; Shaking palsy Back to Top Causes » Parkinson ’s disease most often develops after age 50. It is one of the most common nervous system disorders of the elderly. Sometimes Parkinson ’s disease occurs in younger adults. It affects both men and women. In some cases‚ Parkinson ’s disease runs in families. When a young person is affected‚ it is usually because of a form of the disease that runs in families. Nerve cells use a brain chemical called dopamine to help
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CVTC; Intro. Psych. online Name: Hailee Gearing K. Mentink; Sp15 Competency: Summarize how biological and neurological factors influence behavior 2.1 Lesson 2 Short Paper – Neuroscience of behavior This is a KEY chapter – we continue to apply our knowledge of brain structure and functions throughout our course. MEMORIZE the neurotransmitter activity figures‚ and all brain figures in this chapter. *****************************************************************************
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Chapter 2- Darwin was the first to suggest how evolutionoccurs. Humans belong to the primate family known as hominins. Characteristics that evolved to perform one function but were co-opted to perform another function are called exaptations. Each group of three consecutive nucleotide bases along the strand of messenger RNA is called a codon‚ which instructs the ribosome to add amino acids to the protein being constructed. Subsequent to the nature-nuture issue‚ a second line of thought surrounding
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Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse‚ a structure that permits to pass electrical or chemical signal to another cell from one neuron to another. Neurotransmitters are synthesized from converting substances that are readily available to the body such as amino acids‚ which are available from food and only need some converting into transmitters. Neurotransmitters crucial to daily life and functions. Scientists are uncertain exactly how many Neurotransmitters there are
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Homeostasis Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. |Substance |In Bowman’s Capsule |In Urine | |X |0.1 g/L |0.1 g/L | |Y |0.1 g/L |1.0 g/L
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Community College of Philadelphia Department of Biology Biology 109: Anatomy and Physiology I Course Syllabus and Laboratory Schedule CCP Main Campus: Department of Biology Office‚ Room W2-5A Department Head: Dr. Linda Powell Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday – Friday (Fall & Spring) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Thursday (Summer I & II) Phone (215) 751-8432 Fax (215) 751-8937 E-mail: lpowell@ccp.edu Student’s Name _____________________________________ Class Section _______________________________________
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CHAPTER 1 What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes Thinking critically with Psychology Hindsight bias- Common Sense describes what has happened after the fact more easily than it predicts what will happen before the fact Common sense is a poor guide The Scientific Method Theory- an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations Hypothesis- a testable prediction implied by a theory Simple Observation- simply observing
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this neurotransmitter ’s role on behavior? Acetylcholine is a common neurotransmitter located in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Acetylcholine acts as a neuromodulator which engage in direct synaptic transmission between specific neurons. In the CNS acetylcholine plays a role in attention and arousal in the PNS it works as a major part of the autonomic nervous
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Psychology Final Review Part 1 What is Psychology? The study of the mind/psyche/mental processes and behaviour The symbol is the butterfly (human mortal in Greek myths named Psyche) Psychology is an objective study Three Fundamental Laws of Science 1. Define our variables 2. Observe our variables 3. Measure/quantify our variables B.F Skinner’s theory that we can infer behaviour and measure it Experimental Psychology Late 1800’s in Germany Basic principles of experimentation used to explain psychological
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