Illustrates how the brain communicates with the body by explaining what the neuron is, how it functions, and what happens to that communication when neurological disorders occur.
Languages: English
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Sensation and Perception
Demonstrates how our senses gather information about the world around us. Perception is also covered in depth.
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Consciousness
Illustrates how our consciousness and awareness vary throughout a typical day. It also explores the impact of circadian rhythms.
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Learning: Classical and Operant Conditioning
Discusses Pavlov’s classical conditioning experiment and how it demonstrates the process of learning by an association or relationship.
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Learning: Observational and Cognitive Approaches
Discusses observational learning. The cognitive process of learning is illustrated using B. F. Skinner’s research.
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Memory
Answers the question of “What is memory?” and explains how our sense of identity relies on memories of personal history and connections with the people around us.
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Language and Cognition
Explores the fact that most animals have the ability to communicate, but only humans have language, symbols for objects, actions, ideas, and feelings.
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Intelligence
Explores what intelligence means in different environments and cultures and discusses nature versus nurture and the history and biases of intelligence testing.
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Motivation
Offers an in-depth discussion of biological and social theories of motivation, intertwined with Bandura’s presentation on the role of self-efficacy.
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Different Paths
Focuses on three children born with special needs. It revisits some of the major developmental themes in previous lessons as it considers the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial changes from conception through adolescence.