Biological Psychology Exam 1 Practice Q&A
Biopsych attempts to explain behavior in terms of 3 things 1. Physiology - how behaviors relates to the brain 2. Genetics - role of genes 3. Evolution - functions of behaviors & how they develop Types of Biopsychologists 1. Neuroscientists 2. Psychological psychologists 3. Comparative psychologists 4. Neuropsychologists 4 explanations of behavior 1. Psychological: Relate behavior to the activity of the brain & other organs 2. Ontogenetic: Influence and interactions of genes, nutrition and experience 3. Evolutionary: Structure and behaviors in terms of evolution 4. Functional 3 basic functions of the nervous system 1. Receive sensory information 2. Integrate sensory information 3. Respond to sensory information 2 parts of the nervous system 1. Central - brain and spinal cord 2. Peripheral - carries messages to and from the CNS
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