Psychology 2220A/B Study Guide - Determinism, Gibbon, Intellectual Disability

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2220A/B
• Professor: Beth Mac Dougall- Shackleton

Document Summary

Emphasizes basic neural mechanisms and processes (behaviours such as sleep, emotions, sensation, motor control) Emphasizes higher cognitive functions (e. g. , attention, memory, language, consciousness) Scientific study of the biology of behaviour (psychology) Hebb is the pioneer: psychological behaviour is produced by brain activity. Neuroanatomy: structure of the nervous system, from an anatomical point of view. Neuroendocrinology: interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system. Neuropathology: study of brain disease - nervous system disorders. Neurophysiology: functions and activities of the nervous system (neurons: alterations in firing patterns affects behaviour) Comparative approach: gain insight by making comparisons with other species. Quasi-experimental studies/ natural experiments: groups aren"t randomly assigned/ don"t control everything. Generalizability the degree to which results can be applied to other cases. Pure research: conducted for the purpose of acquiring knowledge. Applied research: intended to bring about some direct benefit to mankind - creating/ finding a drug. Controlled experiments with direct manipulation of the brain.