AP Psychology Chapter 2 Biological Bases of Behavior AP Psychology Lesson 9/19 • • • • No Journal prompt Assignments schedule Ch. 2 Introduce helmet brochure Parts of the neuron • Next class: Quiz on neuron Today’s Lesson 9/22 • • • • • Journal prompt: Endorphins Phrenology jokes Drawing a neuron Quiz on neurons, next class 7th period: Library at 3:30 Journal Prompt 9/22 • Journal Prompt: • P. 53 Can you recall a time when the endorphin process may have protected you from extreme pain? Learning Objective • Identify the parts of the neuron and describe the basic process of neural transmission. Phrenology http://www.hfac.uh.edu/COGSCI/Phren ology2.gif Bush's Brain Scan George W. Bush went to see the doctor to get the results of his brain scan. The doctor said: "Mr. President, I have some bad news for you. First, we have discovered that your brain has two sides: the left side and the right side." Bush interrupted, "Well, that's normal, isn't it? I thought everybody had two sides to their brain?" The doctor replied, "That's true, Mr. President. But your brain is very unusual because on the left side there isn't anything right, while on the right side there isn't anything left." Neural Communication Neurobiologists and other investigators understand that humans and animals operate similarly when processing information. Note the similarities in the above brain regions, which are all engaged in information processing. Phenology 1857 Biological psychologists • Study the links between biological activity and psychological events • Humans are biopsychosocial systems. Lesson plan 9/24/2014 • Journal • Notes: neuron (use colored pencils if you have them). • Notes quiz on the neuron Lesson Plan 9/29/ 2014 • In place of journal prompt: Play-doh brain instructions • Lesson: Play-doh brain • Worksheet: Your brain while driving AP Psychology Lessons 10/1 • Turn in helmet brochure • Journal Prompt: Heroin withdrawal • Nervous System • Psych Sim Chapter 2 – Brain and Behavior – Neural Messages – Hemispheric Specialization Journal prompt 10/1 p. 53 • Prompt: How do neuroscientists explain the pain of heroin withdrawal? Image: thehillscenter.com • Learning Objective: Identify the parts of the neuron and describe the basic process of neural transmission. Today’s Lessons 10/3 • Journal prompt: Pituitary gland • Endocrine systems • Video Clips – THE BRAIN Hormones during Brain Development – THE MIND Endorphin Receptors – THE MIND Dopamine Pathways • Review The Brain Packet Journal Prompt 10/3 • 2.1 Describe how the endocrine glands are linked to the nervous system • 2.2 Describe the effects of hormones on behavior and mental processes • 2.3 Describe hormone effects on the immune system • P. 59 Why is the pituitary gland called the master gland? What specific behaviors does it control? The Endocrine System The Endocrine System is the body’s “slow” chemical communication system. Communication is carried out by hormones synthesized by a set of glands. AP Psychology October 8 • TWO Journal prompts: – Neuroplasticity – Brain lateralization • Structures of the cortex • Next class 10/10 – EXAM – Turn in all chapter 2 • Guided Reading Packet • Chapter 2 Vocabulary • Journal Journal prompt 10/4 • Discuss the mechanisms and the importance of plasticity of the nervous system. p. 74 What scientific advances might we look forward to as the result of current research on neurogenesis? Journal Prompt 10/8 • 1.4 Describe lateralization of brain functions. p. 80 How do two-day-old babies demonstrate tendencies to left-handedness or righthandedness? How is this determined at age 5 months? What do such findings show about the cause of left- or right-handedness? Structure of the Cortex Each brain hemisphere is divided into four lobes that are separated by prominent fissures. These lobes are the frontal lobe (forehead), parietal lobe (top to rear head), occipital lobe (back head) and temporal lobe (side of head). AP Psychology 10/4 • Journal prompt: Neurogenesis • Test questions • Split brain Psychsim • Methods of studying brain • Due next class Tuesday 10/8: • Journal 9/20, 9/24, 9/28, 10/2, 10/4 – Psych Sim • Neuron • Split brain • Workbook lessons • Vocabulary terms AP Psychology 10/8 • Journal prompt • Turn in journal and all notes. • Exam on Chapter 2