myer’s psychology (5th ed)
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Myer’s PSYCHOLOGY (5th Ed). Chapter 2 Neuroscience, Genetics and Behavior James A. McCubbin, PhD Clemson University Worth Publishers. Neural Communication. Biological Psychology branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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+Myer’s PSYCHOLOGY (5th Ed)
Chapter 2 Neuroscience, Genetics
and Behavior
James A. McCubbin, PhDClemson University
Worth Publishers
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+Neural CommunicationBiological Psychology
branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior
some biological psychologists call themselves behavioral neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, behavior geneticists, physiological psychologist, or biopsychologists
Neuron a nerve cell the basic building block of the nervous system
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+Neural Communication
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+Neural CommunicationDendrite
the bushy, branching extensions of a neuron that receive messages and conduct impulses toward the cell body
Axon the extension of a neuron, ending in branching
terminal fibers, through which messages are sent to other neurons or to muscles or glands
Myelin [MY-uh-lin] Sheath a layer of fatty cells segmentally encasing the
fibers of many neurons makes possible vastly greater transmission speed
of neural impulses
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+Neural Communication
Action Potential a neural impulse; a brief electrical charge
that travels down an axongenerated by the movement of positively
charges atoms in and out of channels in the axon’s membrane
Threshold the level of stimulation required to trigger
a neural impulse
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+Neural Communication
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+ Ms. Mah’s Quick Check-in
1. The extensions of a neuron that receive messages from other neurons are the __________________.
2. The extension of the neuron that transmits information to other neurons is the ______________; some of these extensions are insulated by a layer of fatty cells called the ________________ ___________________, which helps speed the neurons impulses.
3. The fluid interior of a resting axon carries mostly __________________ (positively/negatively) charged ions.
4. An action potential occurs when the fluid part of the axon opens its gates and ________________ charged ions rush in causing that part of the neuron to become _____________
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+Neuron to Neuron Communication
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+Neural CommunicationSynapse [SIN-aps]
junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron
tiny gap at this junction is called the synaptic gap or cleft
Neurotransmitters chemical messengers that pass through the
synaptic gaps between neurons when released by the sending neuron, neuro-
transmitters travel across the synapse and bind to receptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing whether it will generate a neural impulse
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+Neural Communication
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+ Neural Communication
Acetylcholine [ah-seat-el-KO-leen] a neurotransmitter that, among its
functions, triggers muscle contraction
Endorphins [en-DOR-fins] “morphine within” natural, opiatelike neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
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+ Ms. Mah’s Quick Check-in
The chemical messengers that convey information across the gaps between neurons are called __________________.
The junction between two neurons is called a _______________________, and the gap is called the _______________________ _________________________.
Naturally occurring opiatelike neurotransmitters that are present in the brain are called ________________________.
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+Neural and Hormonal SystemsNervous System
the body’s speedy, electrochemical communication system
consists of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems
Central Nervous System (CNS) the brain and spinal cord
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) the sensory and motor neurons that connect the
central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body
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+Neural and Hormonal Systems
Central(brain and
spinal cord)
Nervoussystem
Peripheral
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+Central Nervous System
Nerves neural “cables” containing many axonspart of the peripheral nervous systemconnect the central nervous system with
muscles, glands, and sense organsSensory Neurons
neurons that carry incoming information from the sense receptors to the central nervous system (Brings info in)
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+Central Nervous System
Motor Neuronscarry outgoing information from the CNS to
muscles and glands (Sends info out)Interneurons
CNS neurons that internally communicate and intervene between the sensory inputs and motor outputs
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Skeletal/Somantic (controlsvoluntary movements of
skeletal muscles)
Autonomic (controlsself-regulated action of
internal organs and glands)
Sympathetic (arousing)
Parasympathetic (calming)
Central(brain and
spinal cord)
Nervoussystem
Peripheral
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+Peripheral Nervous SystemAutonomic Nervous System
the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs (such as the heart)
Sympathetic Nervous System division of the autonomic nervous system that
arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
Parasympathetic Nervous System division of the autonomic nervous system that
calms the body, conserving its energy
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+Neural Systems
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+ Hormonal Systems
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+Reflexa simple, automatic, inborn response to a
sensory stimulus
Skinreceptors
Muscle
Sensory neuron(incoming information)
Motor neuron(outgoing information)
Brain
Interneuron
Spinal cord
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+ Quick Check-inWith the person sitting next to you
please explain how information travels within the nervous system. Be sure to discuss sensory, motor and interneurons.
Now its your partner’s turn….Discuss the peripheral nervous system, explaining how the autonomic nervous system works. Be sure to discuss sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
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+The Brain and Neural Networks
Neural Networks interconnected neural
cells with experience,
networks can learn, as feedback strengthens or inhibits connections that produce certain results
Each neural network is sub network contributing information to brain
Inputs Outputs
Neurons in the brain connect with one
another to form networks
The brain learns by modifyingcertain connections in response to feedback
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+Endocrine System
Second of body’s communication system
the body’s “slow” chemical communication system
a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
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+Endocrine System
Hormones chemical messengers that are produced in one tissue and
affect another produced by glands in endocrine system
Adrenal [ah-DREEN-el] Glands a pair of endocrine glands just above the kidneys secrete the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and
norepinephrine (noradrenaline), which help to arouse the body in times of stress
Pituitary Gland under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary
regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands
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+ Quick Check-in
The endocrine system transmits through chemical messengers called _________________ at a much _______________ (faster/slower) rate than the nervous system.
The most influential gland is the __________________ gland, which under the control of the adjacent brain area called the ____________________, helps release hormones by other endocrine glands.
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+The Brain Lesion
tissue destruction a brain lesion is a naturally
or experimentally caused destruction of brain tissue
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+Electroencephalogram (EEG)
an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brain’s surface
these waves are measured by electrodes placed on the scalp
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+The Brain CT (computed tomograph) Scan
Medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed x-rays to produce ‘slices’ (cross-sectional image) of specific areas of body
PET (positron emission tomograph) Scan a visual display of brain activity that detects where a
radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer
– generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue; allows us to see structures within the brain.
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+The BrainBrainstem
the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull
responsible for automatic survival functions
Medulla [muh-DUL-uh] base of the brainstemcontrols heartbeat and breathing
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+The Brain
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+The BrainReticular Formation
a nerve network in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling arousal
Thalamus [THAL-uh-muss] the brain’s sensory switchboard, located on
top of the brainstemit directs messages to the sensory receiving
areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla
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+The BrainCerebellum [sehr-
uh-BELL-um] the “little brain”
attached to the rear of the brainstem
it helps coordinate voluntary movement and balance
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+ Quick Check-in
At the base of the brainstem, where the spinal cord enters the skill, lies the _______________________, which controls _____________________ and ____________________. Just above this is the _____________________, which helps coordinate movements.
At the top of the brainstem sits the ___________________, which serves as the brain’s sensory switchboard, receiving information from all senses except __________________.
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+The Limbic System
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+The BrainLimbic System
a doughnut-shaped system of neural structures at the border of the brainstem and cerebral hemispheres
associated with emotions such as fear and aggression and drives such as those for food and sex
includes the hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus.
Amygdala [ah-MIG-dah-la] two almond-shaped neural clusters that
are components of the limbic system and are linked to emotion
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+The Limbic SystemHypothalamus
neural structure lying below (hypo) the thalamus
directs several maintenance activitieseatingdrinkingbody temperature
helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland
is linked to emotion
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+The Cerebral CortexCerebral Cortex
the intricate fabric of interconnected neural cells that covers the cerebral hemispheres
the body’s ultimate control and information processing center
Glial Cells cells in the nervous system that are not
neurons but that support, nourish, and protect neurons
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+The Cerebral Cortex
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+The Cerebral CortexFrontal Lobes
involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgments
Parietal Lobes include the sensory cortex
Occipital Lobes include the visual areas, which receive visual
information from the opposite visual fieldTemporal Lobes
include the auditory areas
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+The Cerebral Cortex
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+The Cerebral CortexMotor Cortex
area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements
Sensory Cortexarea at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body sensations
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+The Cerebral Cortex
Functional MRI scan of the visual cortex activated by light shown in the subject’s eyes
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+Visual and Auditory Cortex
Auditory cortex
Visual cortex
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+ Quick Check-in The visual cortex is located in the
___________________. Compared to the cortexes of lower mammals,
the human cortex has a ______________________ (smoother/more wrinkled) surface.
The more sensitive a body region, the greater the area of ___________________ _______________________ devoted to it.
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+Association Areas
Areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions
Involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking
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+The Cerebral CortexAphasia
impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca’s area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke’s area (impairing understanding)
Broca’s Area an area of the left frontal lobe that directs the
muscle movements involved in speechWernicke’s Area
an area of the left temporal lobe involved in language comprehension
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+ LanguageWhen read aloud words register in
visual area relayed to second brain area (angular gyrus), which transforms word into auditory code
Auditory code received and understood in Wernicke area then sent to Broca area (controls motor cortex as it creates the pronounced word
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+Specialization and Integration
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+ Quick Check-in
Explain to your partner how individuals with aphasia can sometimes speak fluently but cannot recognize words.
Now its your partner’s turn…explain the importance of the motor cortex, auditory cortex, sensory cortex and association areas of the brain.
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+Brain Structures
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+Our Divided Brain
Corpus Callosumlargest bundle of
neural fibersconnects the two
brain hemispheres
carries messages between the hemispheres
Corpus Callosum
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+Our Divided Brain
The information highway from the eyes to the brain
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+Split Brain a condition in which the two hemispheres of the brain
are isolated by cutting the connecting fibers (mainly those of the corpus callosum) between them
“Look at the dot.” Two words separated by red dot appear projected in front of person.
“What word did you
see?”
“Point withyour left
hand tothe word
you saw.”
or
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+Split Brain
“What did you see?” “With your left hand, select the object you saw from those behind the screen.”
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+Genetics and Behavior
Evolutionary Psychology study of the evolution of behavior using the principles of
natural selection, which presumably favors behavior tendencies that contribute to the preservation and spread of one’s genes
Behavior Genetics study of the power and limits of genetic and
environmental influences on behaviorHeritability
the proportion of variation among individuals that we can attribute to genes
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+Genetics and Behavior
Identical Twins develop from a single zygote
(fertilized egg) that splits in two, creating two genetic replicas
Fraternal Twins develop from separate
zygotes genetically no closer than
brothers and sisters, but they share the fetal environment
Identicaltwins
Fraternaltwins
Samesex only
Same oropposite sex