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Essay Instructions: Part 1 NEURONS Task:

1. Once you understand the process of communication between neurons, how would you explain to a friend? What analogy would you use? This is the goal of this part of the assignment.

Tip: Along with reading Chapter 2, you might want to go to YouTube.com and view some videos to help you better understand the process of communication between neurons.

Tip: Be sure to include important vocabulary associated with neurons in your post.

PART 2: NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE

Part 2 NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE tasks:

1. Perform research on a disease that affects neurons.

2. Briefly describe the disease.

3. How would your life change if you are affected with this disease?

4. What might you appreciate more now, and take for granted less, now that you understand how debilitating the disease can be?

PART 3: DRUGS AND THE BRAIN

Part 3 NEUROTRANSMITTERS Tasks:

1. Discuss the role of two or more neurotransmitters.





*Be sure to include proper APA formatted references and citations to show that you are referencing material, learning, supporting your position, and show where you got your information and make sure you avoid plagiarism. APA formatted references and citations also count as part of the grade.

Essay Instructions: This paper must also strongly integrate psychology with biology when talking about mirror neurons. Discuss the discovery of mirror neurons and the possible functions that they are used for.

Essay Instructions: This is for a Biological Psychology class so while it must be biology based it must also include psychology. This is the essay topic, so please respond to the following: Because the nervous system is made up of billions of neurons, supported by even more glia cells, they must communicate with each other. Describe in two pages your current understanding of WHAT TAKES PLACE AT THE JUNCTIONS BETWEEN THESE NEURONS ( THE SYNAPTIC GAP) AND WHY THIS PROCESS IS SO IMPORTANT IN UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR. Please provide specific terms and details.

Essay Instructions: I am requesting "Freelancewriter".

Book: Introduction to psychology gateways to the mind and behavior 12th ed. Dennis Coon & John O. Mitterer, 2010

Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer
ISBN-10: 5
ISBN-13: 9781

Summarise Chapter 2: In students own words, summarize chapter 2.

Web site assistance:Cengagebrain.com

Chapter 2
Chapter Outline

Neurons??"Building a “Biocomputer”
Parts of a Neuron
The Nerve Impulse
Saltatory Conduction
Synapses and Neurotransmitters
Neural Regulators
Neural Networks
Neuroplasticity

The Nervous System??"Wired for Action
The Peripheral Nervous System
The Spinal Cord

Research Methods??"Charting the Brain’s Inner Realms
Mapping Brain Structure
CT Scan
MRI Scan
Exploring Brain Function
EEG
PET Scan
MRI

The Cerebral Cortex??"My, What a Big Brain You Have!
Cerebral Hemispheres
Hemispheric Specialization
“Split Brains”
Right Brain/Left Brain
One Brain, Two Styles
Lobes of the Cerebral Cortex
The Frontal Lobes
The Parietal Lobes
The Temporal Lobes
The Occipital Lobes

The Subcortex??"At the Core of the (Brain) Matter
The Hindbrain
Reticular Formation
The Forebrain
The Limbic System
The Magnificent Brain

The Endocrine System??"My Hormones Made Me Do It
A Look Ahead

Psychology in Action: Handedness??"Are You Dexterous or Sinister?
Assessing Handedness
Are You Right- or Left-Handed?
Brain Dominance
Causes of Handedness
Advantage Right
Advantage Left