One of the first brain scanning devices (on display at the London Science Museum)
photo by A. Schweers
The Brain and Behaviour Outline one technique used to study the brain in relation to human behaviour. fMRI: Volkow, Giedd PET: Cahill et al (for more information see Cognitive page) Describe one study that demonstrates localization of function in the brain in relation to human behaviour. Amygdala: Cahill et al (for more information see Cognitive page)
Explain neuroplasticity in the brain in relation to human behaviour. Describe the role of neural pruning in neuroplasticity in the brain in relation to human behaviour. Describe the development of neural networks in the brain in relation to human behaviour. Hanson et al (2013), Neville (2013) (for more information see Developmental page)
Explain the effect one neurotransmitter can have on human behaviour. Explain the role of one agonist, making use of one study. Explain the role of one antagonist, making reference to one study. Explain the role of the synapse on neurotransmission. Dopamine: Volkow (for more information see Health page) http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/05/yes-food-can-be-addictive-says-the-director-of-the-national-institute-on-drug-abuse/ Explain the contribution of one research method used in the biological approach to understanding the brain and behaviour. Outline one (two) ethical consideration(s) in the investigation of the biological approach to understanding the brain and behaviour.
Hormones and Behaviour Explain the role of one hormone and its effect on human behaviour. Leptin: Spiegel (for more information see Health page) Outline the role pheromones may play in human behaviour. Wedekind Explain the contribution of one research method used in the biological approach to understanding hormones and behaviour. Outline one ethical consideration in the investigation of the biological approach to understanding the hormones and behaviour.
Genetics and Behaviour Describe how genetics influence human behaviour. Explain how genetic similarities aid in understanding human behaviour. Explain the use of twin studies in understanding human behaviour. Explain the use of kinship studies in understanding human behaviour. Stunkard (for more information see Health page)
Explain one evolutionary explanation of human behaviour. LeDoux's Model and the Amygdala Response: Cahill et al (for more information see Cognitive page)
Mating Behaviour: Wedekind Explain the contribution of one research method used in the biological approach to understanding genetics and behaviour. Outline one ethical consideration in the investigation of the biological approach to understanding genetics and behaviour.