AP Psych – Session 1 | Biological Basis of Behaviour

Welcome to the first video in our AP Psychology series with She Builds The Future! In this session, we introduce Unit 1: Biological Basis of Behavior, where we explore how biological systems influence behavior and mental processes.

Topics Covered:

Structure & function of the neuron, action potentials, and synapses

Major neurotransmitters and how drugs act as agonists or antagonists

Organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including somatic vs. autonomic, sympathetic vs. parasympathetic

Overview of the endocrine system and its interaction with the brain via hormonal signals

Basics of genetics, hereditary traits, nature vs. nurture, and evolutionary influences on behavior

Research methods and technologies used in biopsychology: case studies, split-brain research, MRI, fMRI, PET, EEG

Why Biopsychology Matters:

Biopsychology (also known as biological psychology or behavioral neuroscience) helps us understand how brain structures, neural activity, and genetics shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors .

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