PSYB64H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Edwin Smith Papyrus, Horseradish Peroxidase, Franz Nissl
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Biological psychology: branch of psychology that studies biological foundations of behaviour, emotions, and mental processes. Draws techniques & theories from psychology, biology, physiology, biochemistry, neurosciences, and related fields identify relationships between activity of nervous system & observable behav. Historical highlights in biological psychology today, take for granted that brain & nervous system are sources of intellect, reason, sensation, & movement. Hasn"t been universally accepted throughout human history figure 1. 1, p. 4. Archaeological evidence, as long as 7000 yrs ago. Trepanation (or trephining): drilling holes in skull to cure others. Unknown intent, possibly to release demons or relieve feelings of pressure. Egyptian texts, at least 5000 yrs old. Edwin smith surgical papyrus oldest known medical writing in history. Contains modern-sounding observations of structure and function of brain. Nervous system damage = ailment not to be treated" = understood relatively permanent damage involved. During mummification, removed brain through nostrils and replaced w/ rosin. Hippocrates brain is source of intelligence.
