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Biological Psychology |
The study of the cells and organs of the body and the physical and chemical changes in behavior and mental processes |
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Functions of the nervous system |
1) INPUT receive information 2) PROCESSING... integrate information with past experiences 3)OUTPUT..... guide actions
Example: The sound of the alarm clock is conveyed to your brain by your ears (INPUT), your brain knows from past experience that it is time to get up (PROCESSING), Your brain directs the muscles of your arm and hand to reach out and shut off the alarm clock( OUTPUT)
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Nervous System |
A complex combination of cells whose primary function is to allow an organism to gain info about what is going on inside and outside the body and to respond appropriately |
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Neurons |
cells that are specialized to rapidly respond to signals and to quickly send signals of their own. |
