PSY210 — Brain and Behavior
PSY 210 - Brain and Behavior PSY 210 - Brain and Behavior Description: Investigation of the human brain and how it affects our behavior. Includes optical illusions, hallucinations, phantom limb, biological drives and the ability to remember and forget. Observable behavior in mental disorders such as schizophrenia and anxiety, the chemical processes in the brain, and the effects of illegal and prescription drugs on the human body and its various systems. Define the anatomy of the brain, nervous system, and their composing cells. (1,2, 3,5) Evaluate historical and current theories on sensory perceptions, learning & memory, internal regulation, stress and dreams. (6, 8,10,12) Connect the structure and function of different brain regions along with hormones to explain the diversity of human behavior across age, gender & abnormal behavior. (5, 7, 9-11, 15,16) Explain the different routes of learning and memory. Describe the processes of language and attention. (13,14) Required Assessment:
Prerequisites: PSY101