PSY 304 - BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR

Institution:

Francis Marion University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Brain and Behavior (3) (Prerequisite: 206, Biology 104 or 105 and 115) F, S. Study of the role of the nervous system in the generation of behavior, feelings, and thoughts. Attention will be given to methodologies used by neuroscientists-particularly physiological psychologists-to study the nervous system and behavior. Primary emphasis will be on the role of neuronal activity in "normal" behavior; however, problems (e.g. addiction, amnesia, mental illness) will be studied as examples of some products of a malfunctioning nervous system.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fmarion.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 661-1362

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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