🗓 Unit 3 - Biopsychology

Summary

Learning Objectives

• Describe the different methods of assessing brain activity and function

• Identify the basic structures of the brain and primary functions

• Explain the basic purpose and function of the nervous system

• Recognize how the brain communicates with the rest of the body

Prepare for Today

Readings

• 3.1 Human Genetics

• 3.2 Cells of the Nervous System

• 3.3 Parts of the Nervous System

• 3.4 The Brain and Spinal Cord

• 3.5 The Endocrine System

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Lecture Slides

Takeaways

• Developments in technology have fundamentally changed how we understand the human mind, brain, and body.

• Behavior is shaped by various factors including the structure and function of the brain.

Today’s Assignment

Brain Myths Activity

• Read: this article.
• Think: Identify one “myth” that either surprised you or interests you more generally.
• Annotate: Select your Tribe group and use hypothesis to post an image, article, link, video, meme, etc. from outside this class that represents this ‘myth’ inaccurately. Briefly explain the connection you made. Don’t be afraid to get creative!
• Submit: Go to the Unit 3 Activity on Canvas and type in the phrase: “I’ve heard it both ways” to confirm that you did the assignment.

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Recommended links for additional learning

Topic	Description	Links
Neuroscience	Want to learn more about about the study of neuroscience? The University of Texas has created open-access resources.	Neuroscience Online