Chapter Three: Biological Bases of Behavior – Notes Summary

Lesson One:

Why was Phineas Gage’s tragedy important to the study of psychology?

What is the difference between:

Expressive aphasia –

Receptive aphasia –

Left Side of the Brain Controls: Right Side of the Brain Controls:

Ways to Analyze Brain Function:

Ways to Analyze Brain Function:

BIG IDEA:

CAT(CT)

MRI

EEG

PET

FMRI

Lesson Two:

Nervous System:

The Endocrine System:

Part of Endocrine System: Description:

Pineal Gland

Pituitary Gland

Adrenal Glands

Pancreas

Thyroid Gland

Central Nervous System (CNS)

The Brain Spinal Cord

Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)

Somatic Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System

The Four Lobes of the Brain:

Lobe: Description:

Occipital Lobe

Parietal Lobe

Temporal Lobe

Frontal Lobe

Lesson Three:

Key Sections of the Brain:

Key Section of the Brain: Description:

Cerebral Cortex

Amygdala

Cerebellum

Hypothalamus

Hippocampus

Medulla (Oblongata)

Pons

Thalamus

Lesson Four:

Historically speaking, how have we improved in regards to treating brain abnormalities and surgery?

Stoke Patient Video:

1. What surprised you most about this women’s experience?

2. Were you surprised at how different she was after she had the stroke?

3. Do you think she can be as successful as she was before the stroke?

Primitive Brain Surgery Video:

1. What is your overall reaction to this video?

2. Did it seem that those involved in the process were disturbed by this process? Why?

3. How do you think the people in this tribe view their “medicine man?”

4. Do you think the surgery actually works or do you think it is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

5. Do you think that these types of surgeries should be curtailed? Why?

Lesson Five:

Label the Parts of a Neuron:

What is the function of a neuron and what does it control?

Structure and Function of the Neuron:

Part of the Neuron: Function:

Dendrites

Cell Body (Soma)

Axon

Axon Terminals

Myelin Sheath

Chemical Gates

What is the difference between:

Excitatory Neurons –

Inhibitory Neurons -

The Eight Steps of Action Potential:

Step #1 – Axon Membrane: Chemical Gates.

Step #2 – Ions: Charged Particles

Step #3 – Resting State: Charged Battery

Step #4 – Action Potential: Sending Information

Step #5 – Sending Information

Step #6 – All-or-None Law

Step #7 - Nerve Impulse

Step #8 – End Bulbs and Neurotransmitters

Lesson Six:

Types of Neurotransmitters:

What is the process of Reuptake and why is it important for brain transmission?

When and where does neurotransmission take place?

Agonist Antagonist

Neurotransmitters:

Key Neurotransmitter: Function and other related facts:

Acetylcholine

Dopamine

Serotonin

GABA

Endorphins

Describe how dopamine levels affect those with:

Schizophrenia –

Parkinson’s –