Biopsychology - test Tuesday October 10
An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behavior — including the influence of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behavior — is an important element in the AP course.
AP students in psychology should be able to
- major brain regions, lobes, and cortical areas;
- brain lateralization and hemispheric specialization.
Vocabulary (click for pdf)
Ppt Presentation (click for pdf)
The Psychology Commune (click to link to website) has self-grading tests to help you practice/review the material.
The Psychology Commune has has great summaries of biopsychology (click to link to website).
Try the Neuro Visual Review Guide (click to access) and check the answers (click to access)
Try the Genetics Visual Review Guide (click to access) and check the answers (click to access)
Video - Crash Course on the Chemical Mind
Video - Crash Course on Neuro Anatomy
Article - Sparknotes overview of Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain
Article - World's Tallest Teenager is Still Growing
Article - ESPN article about Identical Twins Aiming for College Football Scholarships
Article - Lying Changes Your Brain Chemistry and Makes You Lie More
Article - New Brain Scan Technology Allows Completely Paralyzed People to Reveal Their Thoughts
Article - Generosity -> Happiness
The links below take you to the Myers textbook resources:
Biology, Behavior, & Mind
*Flashcards - Module 9
*Module 9 Flip It Video - Action Potential
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 1
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 2
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 3
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 4
*Animations: Signal Transmission, part 1
*Animations: Signal Transmission, part 2
*Animations: Signal Transmission, part 3
*Animations: Synaptic Activity, part 1
*Animations: Synaptic Activity, part 2
*Animations: Synaptic Activity, part 3
The Nervous & Endocrine Systems
*Flashcards - Module 10
*Module 10 Flip It Video - The Reflex Arc
*Module 10 Flip It Video - Structure of the Nervous System
Studying the Brain & Older Structures
*Flashcards - Module 11
*Module 11 Flip It Video - Limbic System
The Cerebral Cortex
*Flashcards - Module 12
*Module 12 Flip It Video - Structure and Function of the Cortex
*Animations: Sensory Motor Cortex, part 1
*Animations: Sensory Motor Cortex, part 2
Hemispheres & Consciousness
*Flashcards - Module 13
*Module 13 Flip It Video - Split-Brain Research
*Animations: Split-Brain Functioning, part 1
*Animations: Split-Brain Functioning, part 2
*Animations: Split-Brain Functioning, part 3
Behavior Genetics
*Flashcards - Module 14
*Module 14 Flip It Video - Heritability
Evolution
*Flashcards - Module 15
Video- Making a Brain From Play-Dough
An effective introduction to the relationship between physiological processes and behavior — including the influence of neural function, the nervous system and the brain, and genetic contributions to behavior — is an important element in the AP course.
AP students in psychology should be able to
- Identify basic processes and systems in the biological bases of behavior, including parts of the neuron and the process of transmission of a signal between neurons.
- Discuss the influence of drugs on neurotransmitters (e.g., reuptake mechanisms, agonists, antagonists).
- Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior.
- Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions:
- major brain regions, lobes, and cortical areas;
- brain lateralization and hemispheric specialization.
- Discuss the role of neuroplasticity in traumatic brain injury.
- Recount historic and contemporary research strategies and technologies that support research (e.g., case studies, split-brain research, imaging techniques).
- Discuss psychology’s abiding interest in how heredity, environment, and evolution work together to shape behavior.
- Predict how traits and behavior can be selected for their adaptive value.
- Identify key contributors (e.g., Paul Broca, Charles Darwin, Michael Gazzaniga, Roger Sperry, Carl Wernicke).
Vocabulary (click for pdf)
Ppt Presentation (click for pdf)
The Psychology Commune (click to link to website) has self-grading tests to help you practice/review the material.
The Psychology Commune has has great summaries of biopsychology (click to link to website).
Try the Neuro Visual Review Guide (click to access) and check the answers (click to access)
Try the Genetics Visual Review Guide (click to access) and check the answers (click to access)
Video - Crash Course on the Chemical Mind
Video - Crash Course on Neuro Anatomy
Article - Sparknotes overview of Neurons, Hormones, and the Brain
Article - World's Tallest Teenager is Still Growing
Article - ESPN article about Identical Twins Aiming for College Football Scholarships
Article - Lying Changes Your Brain Chemistry and Makes You Lie More
Article - New Brain Scan Technology Allows Completely Paralyzed People to Reveal Their Thoughts
Article - Generosity -> Happiness
The links below take you to the Myers textbook resources:
Biology, Behavior, & Mind
*Flashcards - Module 9
*Module 9 Flip It Video - Action Potential
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 1
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 2
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 3
*Animations: Ion Flow, part 4
*Animations: Signal Transmission, part 1
*Animations: Signal Transmission, part 2
*Animations: Signal Transmission, part 3
*Animations: Synaptic Activity, part 1
*Animations: Synaptic Activity, part 2
*Animations: Synaptic Activity, part 3
The Nervous & Endocrine Systems
*Flashcards - Module 10
*Module 10 Flip It Video - The Reflex Arc
*Module 10 Flip It Video - Structure of the Nervous System
Studying the Brain & Older Structures
*Flashcards - Module 11
*Module 11 Flip It Video - Limbic System
The Cerebral Cortex
*Flashcards - Module 12
*Module 12 Flip It Video - Structure and Function of the Cortex
*Animations: Sensory Motor Cortex, part 1
*Animations: Sensory Motor Cortex, part 2
Hemispheres & Consciousness
*Flashcards - Module 13
*Module 13 Flip It Video - Split-Brain Research
*Animations: Split-Brain Functioning, part 1
*Animations: Split-Brain Functioning, part 2
*Animations: Split-Brain Functioning, part 3
Behavior Genetics
*Flashcards - Module 14
*Module 14 Flip It Video - Heritability
Evolution
*Flashcards - Module 15
Video- Making a Brain From Play-Dough