Biological Psychology
Discussion 2: Scholar-Practitioner in Training
As this course draws to an end, pause and consider all that you have investigated about biological psychology. You have examined the anatomy and physiology of the brain and nervous system, and explored the intricate relationship between neuronal networks, neurotransmitters, and behaviors. You have examined sensation, perception, learning, and memory. You have also investigated issues of attention, biological rhythms, as well as language and lateralization of the brain.
What insights have you gained? What topics have inspired you for further research or investigation? Why is understanding the relationship between brain and behavior important for anyone who tries to understand the human condition?
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Post to Discussion Question link, and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click on Submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts—and cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking on Submit.
To prepare:
- Refer back through your syllabus to reflect on the topics you have explored during this course. What knowledge will best support your role as a scholar-practitioner and what areas warrant further exploration?
By Day 4
Post a response to the following:
Summarize how this course added to your knowledge base, and how this information will support your future work as a scholar-practitioner. Then, describe one to two areas you wish to explore further as a result of this course. Be specific and use examples to illustrate your points.
Support your posting with specific references from literature in the Walden Library and Learning Resources. Zero plagiarizing, Quote work, no.coms
Required Readings
Breedlove, S. M., & Watson, N. V. (2019). Behavioral neuroscience (9th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
- Chapter 19, “Language and Lateralization”
Hickok, G. (2009). The functional neuroanatomy of language. Physics of Life Reviews, 6(3), 121–143. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
pubmed/20161054
The functional neuroanatomy of language by Hickok, G, in Physics of Life Reviews, Vol. 6/Issue 3. Copyright 2009 by Elsevier. Reprinted by permission of Elsevier via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Required Media
Bolte Taylor, J. (2008, February). Jill Bolte Taylor:My stroke of insight [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/
jill_bolte_taylor_s_powe…
Note: The length of this media is approximately 19 minutes.
Machová, L. (2018, October). Lýdia Machová: The secrets of learning a new language [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/
lydia_machova_the_secret…
Note: The length of this media is approximately 11 minutes.
Yue, C. [Khanacademymedicine]. (2013, September 17). Language and the brain: Aphasia and split-brain patients [Video file]. Retrieved from
Note: The length of this media is approximately 6 minutes.
Optional Resource
Optional Reading
Glickstein, M. (2014). Neuroscience: A historical introduction. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.
- Chapter 16, “Language and the Brain”
Note: You will access this resource through the Walden Library databases.
Answer preview
Biological Psychology
Biological psychology is a specialized field of study that provides an insight into the nexus between psychological processes and the physiological mechanisms behind them. In simpler terms, it evaluates all aspects behind the synchrony of the body and the mind. A scholarly practice envisions professional interventions that are based on strong theoretical and practical research foundations. The lessons that I have acquired during this course shall be…
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