Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior

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- Assigned AP Classroom Video Viewing Guides
AP Psychology

2.4 Daily Video 2 / Neural Firing

In this video we will learn about the function of the neuron.

Neural Firing: Function of the Neuron

Types of Neurons

Sensory Neurons / S A Motor Neurons / M E Mirror Neurons

Neural Impulse Cycle

(K+) (Na+)

Resting potential

Permeability

Action Potential

“All of none”

Refractory period

Re-uptake

Resting period
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2.4 Daily Video 3 / Neural Firing

In this video, we will learn about the chemicals, called neurotransmitters, which governs all behaviors,
thoughts, emotions, and movements.

Neurotransmitters

Two types of neurotransmitters…differences with each:

● Excitatory
● Inhibitory
Neurotransmitters
Name Definition & examples

Acetylcholine

Dopamine

Serotonin

Endorphins

Epinephrine

Norepinephrine

Glutamate

GABA

What should we take away…….

2.5 Daily Video 1 / Influence of Drugs on Neural Firing

How do drugs affect a neuron at the synapse? This video explains the difference between reuptake, agonists,
and antagonists and how each relates to neural firing.

Make a flowchart showing how a neuron fires….

Drugs & Neurotransmitters - Agonists

Definition Produces Introduced

Drugs & Neurotransmitters - Antagonists

Definition Produces Introduced

Drugs & Neurotransmitters - Reuptake

Definition Produces Introduced

What should we take away?

2.5 Daily Video 2 / Influence of Drugs on Neural Firing

This video presents examples of different types of drugs and how their effect on neural firing relates to
changes in mental processes and behaviors.

Review
Agonists Antagonists Reuptake inhibitors

Agonists Opiates Dopamine Agonists (L-Dopa)

Definition

Produces

Introduced

Antagonists Botox Alcohol

Definition

Produces

Introduced

Reuptake SSRIs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Inhibitors

Definition

Produces

Introduced

What should we take away?

2.6 Daily Video 1, 2, & 3 / The Brain

1. This video presents an overview of the major brain regions as well as a description of several hindbrain
structures including the medulla, pons, reticular formation, and cerebellum.
2. This video presents the location and descriptions of midbrain structures such as the limbic system,
thalamus, and pituitary gland.
3. This video presents the location and descriptions of structures of the forebrain, including the four lobes
of the cerebral cortex as well as the two primary language centers.

Our beautiful brains!

Myths……dispel this myth by knowing….
1. What are the major subdivisions of the brain?
2. What are the major structures of the brain?
3. What are the functions of those specific structures?

Major Brain Regions

Hindbrain / Video #1 Midbrain / Video #2 Forebrain

Cerebral cortex

Medulla oblongata Limbic System / Emotional Brain Frontal Lobes

Pons Thalamus/ (emotional) Limbic System Parietal Lobes

 Cerebellum Hypothalamus / Limbic System Occipital Lobes

Pituitary Gland

Reticular Formation Amygdala / Limbic System Temporal Lobes

Hippocampus / Limbic System

What should we take away?

#1

#2

#3

Myth buster…….