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Archived Version 2019 - 2020
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Description To extend the description and explanation of the biological basis of human behaviour and the theories of biological influences on behaviour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the major theories and perspectives of biological psychology 2. Describe how the central, autonomic nervous and endocrine systems are involved in psychological processes 3. Define the biopsychosocial bases for a range of internal states 4. Describe how the central autonomic nervous and endocrine systems are involved in psychological processes 5. Describe how the sensory and sensorimotor systems function and affect behaviour 6. Describe and explain the biological basis of learning, memory and cognitive functioning, and identify and explain disorders of cognition 7. Describe and explain the development and plasticity of the nervous system, how neuroplasticity affects brain damage, and identify and explain degenerative diseases in the brain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Biopsychology of Motivation (e.g., Regulation of internal states, such as temperature, hunger, thirst, eating disorders; Reproductive Behaviour, hormones and sex)The Visual System: vision and visual perceptionOther Sensory Systems: Hearing, Touch, Pain, Smell, Taste, AttentionThe Sensorimotor System: brain mechanisms and control of movement, movement disordersLearning and MemoryIntelligence and Cognitive Functioning; Disorders of CognitionDevelopment and Plasticity of the Nervous SystemBrain Damage and NeuroplasticityDegenerative Diseases of the Brain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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