Biological Pychology
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Social Studies Subject:
Psychology


Biological Psychology
Rene Descartes: Used Models to explain behavior. eg. thought the pineal gland connected mind and body.
William James: First American psychology teacher, argued that human behavior could be understood through biology.
Karl von Frisch: Studied the biology of honey bees and discovered their method of communication through movement.
Nikolaas Tinbergen: Studied instinct based on reaction to stimulus, and further studied the evolutionary and adaptive advantages of said reactions
Roger Wolcott Sperry: Studied how the rearranging of nerves affected the behavior of animals. He found that the mind cannot compensate for a neurological problem. It has to be fixed.
Biology: The study of life and living organisims
Dopamaine: Helps send chemical signals Serotonin: Makes you feel happy and regulates moods
Limbic System: A group of glands that controls hormones and emotions
NOREPINEPHRINEThe chemical that makes you able to concentrate on things specfically
Frontal Lobe: Controls thought, problem solving, intellect and judgement
Pareital Lobe: Controls comprehension, language and reading skills, and sensory comprehension
Cerebellum: Controls posture, balance, and coordination
Lithium: Drug used to help regulate mood. treats bipolar disorder and depression
Alprazolam: Drug used to treat panic disorder and anxiety
Biological Psycology explains the courses of human behavior throught the study of the brain and the chemicals that allow the body to function.
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