Extra Credit Over Break

Extra Credit for over Christmas Break looks like this:

Extra Credit Project:

* Research a person, place or thing that is important to the study of Psychology. After researching, for 25 pts. you may do one of the following:

A. Write a 5 page paper explaining what this topic is about. Explain why knowledge of this topic is important to the study of psychology.

B. Write a 2 page paper and do Do a 15 slide PPT. 

A bibliography is necessary to validate your research. (2 Sources Minimum--using APA format)
Aformal presentation to the class on the date which we return 

For 15 pts. you may do one of the following:

1. Watch a psychology movie or documentary about a topic relevant to psych (do not use a movie from the class) and write up a review (1-2 pages typed).  APA Format.
2. Read an article from a newspaper or periodical that is significant and write up a summary (with article attached)---1 to 2 pages typed. APA Format

12/19 UNIT 6 EXAM--Biological bases of Behavior

Module 9-15 EXAM

Intro to Consciousness

12/18 Jeopardy Review

12/17 Phenotypes

12/16 Evolutionary Psychology and the Nature vs. Nurture issue

Natural Selection

Module 15

12/15 Module 15--Behavior Genetics

Inside Out--Behavior Genetics

Heritability

12/11-12 Mod 13 --split brain

Homework:

Questions from the Strive for 5 Notebook:

1. What is lateralization, and why is it important in the way our brain functions.
2. What is meant by the term split brain?  Is it correct to refer to this condition as "having two brains"?
3. Chart out Left Hemisphere Functions to Right Hemisphere Functions
4. Why do the tasks listed above lend themselves to the myth that we are "right" or "left"-brained?  Using the information regarding the brain structures and association areas you learned in the last two modules, address why this myth is erroneous.
5.  What role does the corpus callosum play in relation to the two hemispheres?
6. Using figures 13.2 and 13.3, and your knowledge of brain structures, explain step-by-step why Gazzaniga's patients were able to:
a. say the word "ART"
b. Point to the word "HE" with their left hand
7. What is the relationship between handedness and speech processing?
8. How does the split-brain research help us to understand the functions of our two brain hemispheres?

13-2
1. How is cognitive neuroscience changing the way we understand mental processes?
2. How does consciousness help humans survive?
3. What is dual processing?  Give an example from the text of dual processing.  Give an example from your own life of dual processing.
4. How does the example of the hollow face illusion demonstrate dual processing?

Mod. 14
What is the analogy for the relationship between genes, chromosomes and DNA?

12/10 Cerebral Cortex

Naming the areas of the cerebral cortex and explaining the function of each.

For Homework:

1.Trace your profile on a piece of 11 x 14 inch white construction paper and then cut them out.

2.Your profile should look like you, including ponytails, bangs, or other features that are unique to your own face.

3.On one side of your profile draw and label parts of the cortex, including the frontal lobe  (pre-frontal, pre-motor, and motor cortexes), parietal lobe (including the sensory cortex), occipital lobe, temporal lobe, Wernicke’s area, Broca’s area, central fissure, and lateral fissure.

4.On the other side draw and label the parts of the lower brain, including the medulla, pons, cerebellum, reticular formation, and thalamus.  Also on this side, draw and label the mid brain: hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus.

5.Along with a label, each brain area must also include a visual representation of its primary function (e.g., a picture of eyes to represent the occipital lobe). These visual representations can be neatly drawn or taken from magazines or clip art.

12/9 Hindbrain and Limbic System

Using a worksheet--labeling, identifying location and explaining the function of the brain stem and the limbic system.

12/8 Intro to the Brain

FRQ Practice from Modules 9 & 10

1. Explain the role of each of the following plays in sending a message through a neuron:
a. Dendrites b. Axon c. Myelin Sheath

2. While walking barefoot, you step on a piece of glass.  Before you have a chance to consciously process what has happened, you draw your foot away from the glass.  Identify and explain the three types of neurons that deal with information regarding this painful stimulus.

3. Name and describe the components and subcomponents of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) --4pts.

Handout on Brain---
3 components of brain study:

Name the structure:
Identify Location:
Explain its function

12/5 Endocrine System

Strive for 5 Questions from p. 53:

1. In what ways are the endocrine and nervous system act similarly?  In what ways are they different?
2. How does the endocrine system's release of hormones influence us?

Chart the function of each:
Hypothalumas
Ovaries
Testes
Pituitary Gland
Pineal Gland
Andrenal Gland
Testes
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroid

4. Why is the pituitary gland referred to as the "master gland"?

p. 54.
1. Explain a simple reflex like pulling our hand away from a burning stove.
2. Which system is at use when you stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
3. Which system controls your heartbeat?
4. Explain the physical reactions of the sympathetic nervous system.
5. Contrast the physical reactions in question 4 to the parasympathetic nervous system.

12/4 Neuroscience and Behavior

Inside Out on Neuroscience and Behavior

Neuron Labeling and Neurotransmitter Chart
Cognitive Mapping of the Nervous System.

12/3 Neurons and the All or None Response

Explain the following from flushing a toilet at home:

Explain the resting potential.

What is the action potential?

Explain the All or  None response.

Explain the Refractory Period from the flushed toilet.

What is the reuptake?

12/2 The Speed of Neurons

Simulations and Experiments on the Speed of Neurons

Sensory Neurons---Interneurons--Motor Neurons

Catching the Ruler.....

12/1 Intro to Neuroscience and Behavior

Read Module #9 p. 76-84

Define the following terms:
biological psychology myelin sheath action potential
neuron refractory period threshold
dendrites all-or-none response synapse
axon neurotransmitters reuptake
endorphins agonist antagonist

Answer the following:
Why are psychologists concerned with human biology?
What are the parts of a neuron, and how are neural impulses generated?
How do nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells