AP Psychology
Ms. Piscitelli
Neuroscience and Behavior Homework
“The brain is truly wonderful and complex, seamlessly and apparently effortlessly
able to attend to multiple tasks at the same time. However, the human brain, via
religion or science, art or technology, has yet to figure itself out.” ~ John S. Allen
Essential Questions and Objectives
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How do biological processes relate to behavior?
How do the biological processes work to create and sustain behavior?
How does damage to a biological process or part affect behavior?
Explain the process of neural communication.
Explain how neurotransmitters work.
Delineate the different steps of the neural chain.
Analyze the difference between the neural and hormonal systems.
Identify the parts of the brain and the functions of each.
Describe the different types of brain scans.
Homework
Please read pages 53-93 and complete the following objectives.
Assignment
#17 Objectives- 1, 3, 4
#18 Objectives- 5, 6, 7
#19 Objectives- 8, 9, 10
#20 Objectives- 11, 12, 13
#21 Objectives- 14, 15, 16
#22 Objectives- 17, 18
#23 Objectives- 19, 20
#24 Essential Questions and Objectives
Due Date
October 24th
October 27th
October 28th
October 29th
October 30th
October 31st
November 3rd
November 10th
Important Dates
November 4th- Election Day- No School
November 11th- Veterans Day- No School
November 5th and 6th- Interim Exam
November 12h- Neuroscience and Behavior FRQ
November 13th- Neuroscience and Behavior Multiple Choice Test