Psychology Topic 2 The Brian and Behavior

• Discuss the nature and basic function of the nervous system.
• Explain what neurons are and how they process information.
• Identify the brain’s levels and structures, and summarize the functions of its structures.
• State what the endocrine system is and how it affects behavior.
• Describe the brain’s capacity for recovery and repair.
• Explain how genetics increases our understanding of behavior.

Materials:

Read: Chapter 2

The following Website may be useful in helping you to understand the Human Genome Project and the impact genetics may have on our society.

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/project/about.shtml

Assignments:

• Read Chapter 2 and complete the following study guide questions. Be sure to answer in your own words!

• Complete the following caffeine consumption activity.

• For more information go to: mayoclinic.com or com/caffeine-effects.html”>http://www.aboutcaffeine.com/caffeine-effects.html

Assessments:

• Take the following exam over chapters 1 & 2 when you are ready. It will be 45 multiple choice questions (each worth 1 point,) and 3 essay questions (each worth 5 pts.). You will have 70 minutes to complete it.