Optional Final Exam for Brain and Behavior: Biopsychology – Flashcards
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Describe 6 areas of neuroscience that are particularly relevant to biopsychological inquiry.
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neuroanatomy neurochemistry neuropathology neurophysicology neuropharmocology neuroendocrinology
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neuroanatomy
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structure of the nervous system
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neurochemistry
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the chemical bases of the neural activity
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neuropathology
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nervous system disorders
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neurophysiology
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functions and activities of the nervous system
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neuropharmacology
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effects of drug on neural activity
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neuroendocrinology
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interactions between the nervous system and the endocrine system ( connection between brain and hormones)
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why can we use non-humans to study human processes?
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1. their brains and behavior is much simpler than human's 2. insights arise due to comparative approach (comparison of biological processes of different species) 3. possible to conduct research not ethical on humans (fewer ethical constraints)
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Differentiate between basic, applied and transnational research
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Basic is trying to learn how things work, applied is taking that knowledge from basic and trying to understand the issues, and transnational uses the understanding of applied from basic to try to fix those issues.
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Describe neuroplasticity
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the ability of the brain to change, like classical pavlovian conditioning
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describe monism
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mind-brain connection
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describe converging operations
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multiple experiments and quasiexperimental approaches including epidemiological studies and correlational
