PSYC314 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-3: Inhibitory Postsynaptic Potential, Myelin, Axon Terminal
28 Sep 2016
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A belief in the dual nature of reality mind and body are separate the body is made of ordinary matter, the mind is not. A belief that everything in the universe consists of matter and energy and that the mind is a phenomenon produces by the workings of the nervous system. French philosopher speculates the roles of the mind and brain in the control of behavior. Damage done to it disrupted the person"s ability to speak. Formulated the principles of natural selection and evolution believed that characteristics of living organisms perform functions the process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring. Accidental changes in the chromosomes of a sperm or eggs that join together and develop into new organism. The research of british naturalist who played a pivotal role in developing the theory of natural selection. Cns (central nervous) consists of the parts that are encased by the skull and spinal column.
