CHYS 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Northern Baby, Biopsychosocial Model, Neurochemistry
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W e d n e s d a y , s e p t e m b e r 2 3 r d , 2 0 1 5 | 1. Biopsychosocial = biology (physiological, medications, neurochemistry, genetics) + Psychology (emotions & attitudes, learning, beliefs, stress management) + social (family, peer relationships, culture, socioeconomics) Genes set boundaries for range of phenotypes based on environment. Google pictorial example of range of reaction e. g. trisomy 21. Google pictorial example of range of reaction e. g. trisomy 21 e. g. three boys. The biological part is largely explained through genetics. We"ll start by focusing on the genetics. Then we"ll work in the psychology and the social parts. Canalization (carving a canal in the brain strong) principle. Genes restrict development to a small range of outcomes. Child locked in a closet wouldn"t be able to babble extreme deprivation. Experiences are different yet babies walk at the same stage of life (avg.