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Psychology 256

Join Dr. Hakan as he delves into the fascinating world of the brain and its impact on behavior. Discover the billions of nerve cells and thousands of connections that make up this intricate organ. Learn about the importance of studying the brain in relation to sensation, motion, regulation, reproduction, and adaptation. Explore the overarching principles of brain function and the scientific method used to unravel its mysteries. Get started with the nuts and bolts of brain anatomy and understand the confusing terms associated with the central nervous system. Dive into the basic unit of the nervous system and uncover the role of neurochemicals in brain processes.

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Psychology 256

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  1. Psychology 256 Introduction to Brain and Behavior Dr. Hakan

  2. What is the Brain? • Billions of nerve cells

  3. What is the Brain? • Thousands of connections where one neuron may interact (communicate) with other neurons. As many as 10,000 connections 40+ neurochemicals ( neurotransmitters)

  4. Why Study the Brain? • Sensation • Motion • Internal Regulation • Reproduction • Adaptation • EVERYTHING WE DO!

  5. Overarching Principles of Brain function • Hierarchically organized • Redundant control • Inhibition • Automaticity • Conscious vs Unconscious processes

  6. The Scientific Method • Empiricism • Objectivity • Measurement and testing • replication

  7. NUTS AND BOLTS to get started

  8. Planes of orientation

  9. Confusing terms (Particularly where the CNS makes its’ 90 degree bend) • Anterior-Posterior/Rostral-Caudal • Dorsal-ventral/ Superior-inferior

  10. Dorsal fins

  11. The basic unit of the nervous system

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