PSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Rodent, Electrophysiology, Mental Disorder
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No one level of analysis is best (social, organ, neural system, brain region, etc. levels) The most far-reaching science usually can explain behavior at multiple levels of analysis. Think of the species that you are working with! Strengths = some behaviors can only be studied in humans; those interested in clinical conditions (depression, etc. ) which are critical to study the disease. Weaknesses = more limited options for collecting data; limited options for. Look for species with more complex social systems all for study of pair bonding, The species listed (like mouse, fruit flies, squids, etc. ) so far generally don"t have. For a few species powerful tools are available to control the expression of genes. Go-to species for genetic manipulation: mouse, fruit fly. Think: the smaller the species, the harder it is to record neurons. Accessible animals: squid with giant neurons easier to study electrical activities establishing cause and effect relationships.
