Psy 331: Introduction to Biopsychology

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Psy 331 Introduction to Biopsychology

• Instructor
• Dr. Jeanne Ryan

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Why is this course so difficult?

• 1. Because it involves an eclectic approach
• Psychology
• Biology
• Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Anatomy

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• 2. Because Biopsychology is a subdiscipline of
  Neuroscience, which also encompasses various
  approaches to study the nervous system
• Neuroanatomy
• Neurophysiology
• Neurochemistry
• Neuroendocrinology
• Neuropharmacology
• Neuropathology

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3. Because Biopsychology has Six Divisions that
students must understand and learn a.
Physiological Psychology - direct
manipulation - pure research b.
Psychopharmacology - pure research - applied
questions
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c. Neuropsychology - human research - case
studies quasiexperimental studies d.
Psychophysiology - human research - noninvasive
techniques (e.g., EEG)
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e. Cognitive Neuroscience - usually human
research - noninvasive (e.g., functional Brain
Imaging techniques) f. Comparative
Psychology - evolutionary genetic factors in
behavior - uses comparative and functional
approaches - lab research study of animals in
natural environment (ethology)
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• Because Biopsychology utilizes
• Converging Operations
• Which involves several approaches when studying
  a phenomenon to compensate for the limitations of
  each individual approach.
• Example Does Lamictal for seizure disorders
  cause cognitive impairments?
• Read about he Case of Jimmie G. (section 1.5)

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• Because Biopsychology, as in all disciplines of
  Psychology, requires Critical Thinking.
• Lets take a look at the prefrontal lobotomy

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An assignment to help you with critical thinking
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• Who is the course for?
• The Syllabus
• a. How to find me
• b. Teaching Assistants
• c. Study Sessions
• d. Website for notes

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• e. Text Ancillary Materials
• f. Lecture Format
• g. Examination Format
• h. Major Requirements
• - paper exams participation
• i. Extra Credit
• j. Missed Exams/Assignment Policy
• k. Exam Feedback
• l. Academic Honesty