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Unit 2: Biological Psychology

Biological Psychology Class Slides/Notes
Biological Psychology Unit Overview ​​
​Learning Journal ​
How to write an FRQ


2.1 Interaction of Heredity and Environment

Heredity and Environment Slides

Concept Map for 2.1

A. Discuss psychology’s abiding interest in how heredity, environment, and evolution work together to shape behavior.
B. Identify key research contributions of scientists in the area of heredity and environment.
C. Predict how traits and behavior can be selected for their adaptive value.

2.2 The Endocrine System

Endocrine System Slides

​Concept Map for 2.2

D. Discuss the effect of the endocrine system on behavior.

2.3 Overview of the Nervous System and the Neuron

Overview of the Nervous System Slides

Concept Map for 2.3 Part 1

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Candy Neurons Activity
Neuron Diagram

Neuron Coloring Page
Synapse Coloring Page

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E. Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions.
F. Identify basic processes and systems in the biological bases of behavior, including parts of the neuron.

2.4 Neural Firing

Concept Map on 2.4

Neural Firing Slides

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Neural Transmission Activity
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Domino Action Potential Activity

G. Identify the basic process of transmission of a signal between neurons.

2.5 Neurotransmitters and Influence of Drugs on Neural Firing

Concept map on 2.5

Neurotransmitters Slides


Neurotransmitter Chart 1
Neurotransmitter Chart 2 ​

H. Discuss the influence of neurotransmitters and drugs on behavior


2.6 The Brain

Parts of the Brain Slides
Concept Map on 2.6

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Making a Hand Brain Activity
Brain Diagram

I. Describe the nervous system and its subdivisions and functions in the brain.
J. Identify the contributions of key researchers to the study of the brain.


2.7 Tools for Examining Brain Structure and Function ​

Tools for Examining the Brain Slides
Concept Map for 2.7


K. Recount historic and contemporary research strategies and technologies that support research.
L. Identify the contributions of key researchers to the development of tools for examining the brain.

2.8 The Adaptable Brain

Adaptable Brain Slides
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Concept Map on 2.8 Part 1
Concept Map on 2.8 Part 2

M. Discuss the role of neuroplasticity in traumatic brain injury
N. Identify the contributions of key researchers to the study of neuroplasticity
O. Describe various states of consciousness and their impact on behavior
P. Identify the major psychoactive drug categories and classify specific drugs, including their psychological and physiological effects.
Q. Discuss drug dependence, addiction, tolerance, and withdrawal.
R. Identify the contributions of major figures in consciousness research.

2.9 Sleeping and Dreaming

Sleep Slides
Concept Map on 2.9 Sleep

Dreaming Slides​
Concept Map on 2.9 Dreaming

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Cognitive Theory of Dreams
Dream Theory Overviews
Dream Theory Overviews 2
Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreams
The Interpretation of Dreams
​Critique of Freud

Lucid Dreaming

S. Discuss aspects of sleep and dreaming.


Biological Psychology Quizlet 1
Biological Psychology Quizlet 2


Helpful Links

Neuroscience Quiz from AP Psych Commune
Brain Quiz from AP Psych Commune
Brain Sex - http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sex/index_cookie.shtml
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