S07 E02: The Brain's Blueprint – Exploring Biological Foundations with Atkinson & Hilgard

S07 E02: The Brain's Blueprint – Exploring Biological Foundations with Atkinson & Hilgard

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 02, as we delve into Chapter 2 of Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition': 'Biological Foundations of Psychology'. In this episode, we'll journey deep into the human body to uncover the intricate biological underpinnings of our perceptions, experiences, and behaviors. Discover how our nervous system, from individual neurons to complex brain structures, processes information and regulates our actions. We will explore:

o Neurons and Neural Communication: The fundamental building blocks of the nervous system, including dendrites, axons, and terminal buttons, and how they communicate through electrochemical impulses called action potentials and chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters.

o Key Neurotransmitters: Learn about the roles of vital neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, and GABA in various psychological phenomena, from memory to mood regulation.

o Brain Organization: A detailed look at the brain's main regions—the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain—and their specialized functions, including the central core, limbic system, and the highly developed cerebral cortex with its distinct lobes.

o Hemispheric Specialization: Understand how the left and right hemispheres of the brain divide labor for functions like language and spatial processing, and insights from split-brain research.

o The Autonomic Nervous System: Explore the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions and their roles in arousal and rest.

o The Endocrine System: Uncover how hormones, secreted by glands like the pituitary and adrenal glands, influence mood, energy, and stress responses.

o Evolution, Genes, and Behavior: Examine the profound impact of natural selection, heredity, and genetics on our psychological and physical characteristics, including insights from selective breeding and twin studies. Tune in to unravel the complex biological machinery that shapes who we are.


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S07 E07 Atkinson & Hilgard's Unpacking Learning: From Pavlov's Dogs to Human Cognition

S07 E07 Atkinson & Hilgard's Unpacking Learning: From Pavlov's Dogs to Human Cognition

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 07, as we dissect Chapter 7, 'Learning and Conditioning,' from Atkinson & Hilgard's 'Introduction To Psychology 15th Edition'. This episode e...

20 Heinä 202532min

S07 E06 Atkinson & Hilgard's Consciousness: A Journey Through Mind States

S07 E06 Atkinson & Hilgard's Consciousness: A Journey Through Mind States

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book for Season 07, Episode 06, as we explore Chapter 6: Consciousness from Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition. This episode delves into wha...

20 Heinä 202523min

S07 E05 Atkinson & Hilgard's Perception: When a Tent Becomes a Bear

S07 E05 Atkinson & Hilgard's Perception: When a Tent Becomes a Bear

This episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 05, based on Chapter 5 of Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition, takes you on a journey into the complex world of...

20 Heinä 202559min

 S07 E04: Atkinson & Hilgard – Decoding Your Sensory World

S07 E04: Atkinson & Hilgard – Decoding Your Sensory World

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 04, we delve into Chapter 4, "Sensory Processes," from Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition. Prepare to explo...

20 Heinä 202537min

S07 E03 The Human Journey: From Newborn Wonders to Adolescent Identity – A Deep Dive into Atkinson & Hilgard

S07 E03 The Human Journey: From Newborn Wonders to Adolescent Identity – A Deep Dive into Atkinson & Hilgard

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, in Episode 03 of Season 07, as we delve into Chapter 3 of 'Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition' by Atkinson & Hilgard. This episode provides a comprehensive...

20 Heinä 202533min

S07 E01: Unpacking the Human Mind in Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology, Chapter 1

S07 E01: Unpacking the Human Mind in Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology, Chapter 1

In this premiere episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 01, we delve into Chapter 1, "The Nature of Psychology," from Atkinson & Hilgard's Introduction to Psychology, 15th Edition....

20 Heinä 202528min

S06 E36: Norman Lowe's 'The Blair Years' – New Labour's Rise, Rule, and Reckoning

S06 E36: Norman Lowe's 'The Blair Years' – New Labour's Rise, Rule, and Reckoning

Join us on CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Episode 36 of Season 06, as we explore Chapter 36 of Norman Lowe's 'Mastering Modern British History (Fourth Edition)'. This episode chronicles the Labour Party...

17 Heinä 202537min

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