PSY-230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Behavioral Neuroscience, Area Postrema, Resting Potential
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The biological basis of biological processes and behavior. 5 perspectives used to study biology of behavior. In terms of processes or results and functions. Str - how it is changing based on experience. Dog no longer peeing in the house bc trained to go outside. Fun - get a reward or get no punishment. Dog looking for a treat not be punished. Con - bc of common ancestry, such as certain emotions. Conserved trait - trait passed down through ancestor. Process by which we change through our lifespan - the. Trying to treat diseases, social issues, anything of economic importance. Gen - scientific explanation / conclusion for the same. Ex. see a group of children that all have the same behavioral issues (self-harm, etc. ) from the same generation, then need to address and understand what is going on. Red - type of scientific explanation that mention the more elementary processes that underlie it. Cns - primary topic for the semester.
