The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 2nd Edition (King)

Chapter 3: Biological Foundations of Behavior

Chapter Objectives

1. Describe the parts and functions of the nervous system.
2. Explain what neurons are and how they process information.
3. Identify the brain's levels, structures and functions.
4. State what the endocrine system is and how it affects behavior.
5. Describe the brain's capacity for recovery and repair.
6. Explain how genetics increases our understanding of behavior.
7. Describe the role of the biological foundations of human psychology in the body's stress response.