Chapter 1: Introduction to Biological Psychology
Learning Objectives
- Learn how the field of biological psychology is defined and identify some of the major branches in the field
- Understand the scientific method that is used to study the brain and behavior
- Know experimental and research terms, such as hypothesis, theory, independent variable, dependent variable, random assignment, replication
- Differentiate basic and applied research
- Learn about the payoffs of biological psychology, such as healing the brain and guiding artificial intelligence
- Understand and think about how and why research in biopsychology is performed on animals and the ethical principles that guides animal research
- Recognize the value of diversity in the field of biological psychology
- Get an overview of the contents of book
Modules 1.1 to 1.6 of chapter are adapted from Hove, M. J., & Martinez, S. A. (2024). Biological Psychology. ROTEL (Remixing Open Textbooks with an Equity Lens) Project. https://rotel.pressbooks.pub/biologicalpsychology/
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Module 1.7 from Lim, A. (2021). Open Neuroscience Initiative. https://www.austinlim.com/open-neuroscience-initiative
