Sleep Problems and Disorders
Sleep Problems and Disorders Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the symptoms and treatments of insomnia Recognize the symptoms of several parasomnias Describe the symptoms and treatments for sleep apnea Recognize risk factors associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and steps to prevent it Describe the […]
Stages of Sleep
Stages of Sleep Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Differentiate between REM and non-REM sleep Describe the differences between the three stages of non-REM sleep Understand the role that REM and non-REM sleep play in learning and memory Sleep is not a uniform state of being. Instead, sleep […]
Sleep and Why We Sleep
Sleep and Why We Sleep Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe areas of the brain involved in sleep Understand hormone secretions associated with sleep Describe several theories aimed at explaining the function of sleep Name and describe three theories about why we dream We spend approximately one-third […]
What Is Consciousness?
What Is Consciousness? Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Understand what is meant by consciousness Explain how circadian rhythms are involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle, and how circadian cycles can be disrupted Discuss the concept of sleep debt Consciousness describes our awareness of internal and external stimuli. Awareness […]
The Endocrine System
The Endocrine System Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the major glands of the endocrine system Identify the hormones secreted by each gland Describe each hormone’s role in regulating bodily functions The endocrine system consists of a series of glands that produce chemical substances known as hormones (Figure 3.30). Like neurotransmitters, […]
The Brain and Spinal Cord
The Brain and Spinal Cord Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain the functions of the spinal cord Identify the hemispheres and lobes of the brain Describe the types of techniques available to clinicians and researchers to image or scan the brain The brain is a remarkably […]
Parts of the Nervous System
Parts of the Nervous System Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems Explain the difference between the somatic and autonomic nervous systems Differentiate between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous system The nervous system can be divided into […]
Cells of the Nervous System
Cells of the Nervous System Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Identify the basic parts of a neuron Describe how neurons communicate with each other Explain how drugs act as agonists or antagonists for a given neurotransmitter system Psychologists striving to understand the human mind may study the […]
Human Genetics
Human Genetics Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain the basic principles of the theory of evolution by natural selection Describe the differences between genotype and phenotype Discuss how gene-environment interactions are critical for expression of physical and psychological characteristics Psychological researchers study genetics in order to better […]
Ethics
Ethics Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Discuss how research involving human subjects is regulated Summarize the processes of informed consent and debriefing Explain how research involving animal subjects is regulated Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a […]
