PSYC 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Biopsychosocial Model, Acetylcholine, Temporal Lobe
6 Apr 2018
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Everything psychological- every idea, every mood, every urge - is biological. Psychologists working from a biological perspective study the links between biology and behavior. Humans are biopsychological, and social-cultural factors interact to influence behavior. Understanding the relationship between the brain and mind has evolved over time. Plato = mind located in spherical head. Aristotle = mind found in heart, which pumps warmth and vitality to the body. Gall = phrenology (studying bumps on the skull) could reveal mental abilities and character traits. The science of phrenology remains known today as a reminder of our need for critical thinking and scientific analysis. Succeeded in focusing attention on the localization of function, the idea that various brain regions have particular functions. Biological perspective is concerned with the links between biology and behavior. Includes psychologists working in neuroscience, behavior genetics, and evolutionary psychology. Nerve cells conduct electricity and communicate through chemical messages across tiny separating gaps.
