Introduction
Biopsychology explores how the brain and nervous system influence human behaviour. Basic understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying psychological processes is a must for anyone in the field of psychology. This knowledge forms the foundation for understanding more complex psychological processes and underlying mechanisms of psychopathology and neurological disorders later on. The present course is designed to serve as a primer to help you learn and understand the known biological underpinnings of human brain functioning, basic cognitive processes, sensation, perception, movement, regulation of biological rhythms, biological drives, learning, memory and emotional behaviours.
Course Objectives
To introduce participants to the field of biopsychology and theoretical sciences which has contributed to the understanding of biological mechanisms of human psychological processes
To introduce participants to the different research approaches and methods of biopsychology
To help participants develop basic knowledge of structure and function of human nervous system and its influence on human behaviour
To help participants develop basic understanding of the sensory and musculoskeletal systems and brain mechanism of sensation, perception and movement
To help participants develop basic understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of creation and regulation of internal drives and biological rhythms.
To help participants understand the physiological mechanisms of learning and memory
To help participants know the neuroendocrinological mechanisms of creation and regulation of emotional behaviours.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the participants will be able to
Learn about the nature and scope of field of biopsychology
Understand and explain the research methods of biopsychology
Describe the structure and functions of the nervous system and its divisions
Describe the physiological mechanisms of sensation and perception
Demonstrate understanding of the brain mechanisms of movement
Describe the neuroendocrinological mechanisms of biological rhythms
Understanding the physiological mechanisms of learning and memory
Describe the neurological mechanisms of creation and regulation of emotions.
- Teacher: SARIN DOMINIC
- Teacher: Joyson Joy P