PSYC 2410 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Neuron, Cerebral Cortex, Memory
19 Nov 2018
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Biopsychology is the study of the biological basis of behaviour. The brain and behaviour are two of the most interesting subjects in science and studying the relationships between the brain and behaviour is a fascinating field of research. The emergence of biopsychology as a distinct field of study occurred in the 20th century and is generally traced to the publication of d. o. This approach has guided biopsychological research where researchers use theories ad research from psychology, biology, physiology, pharmacology, and anatomy to describe, understand and predict behaviour. There are four main themes that will guide our study of biopsychology o. Development of your ability to critically evaluate the information you are presented from a variety of sources such as the media, internet, friends, relatives, and teachers. You will learn to take nothing at face value and to judge the rationality and source of claims and assess their relevance to society in general and individuals in particular.
