Biopsychology

Explore the fascinating world of biopsychology in this comprehensive 3.5-hour video series. Delve into the intricate workings of the human brain, examining how it produces consciousness, influences emotions, and controls behavior. Learn about neural conduction, neurotransmitters, and various sensory processing systems. Discover research methods in biopsychology, the effects of brain damage, and the concept of neuroplasticity. Investigate the biological basis of learning, memory, hunger, sexual behavior, sleep, and drug addiction. Examine brain lateralization, language processing, and the psychology of emotion and stress. Gain insights into psychiatric disorders and the nature of consciousness. Prior knowledge in biochemistry, biology, and anatomy & physiology is recommended for a fuller understanding of the content.

Introduction to Biopsychology.
The Structure and Physiology of the Human Brain.
Neural Conduction, Action Potential, and Synaptic Transmission.
Neurotransmitters: Type, Structure, and Function.
Neuronal Pools and Neural Processing.
Visual Processing and the Visual Cortex.
Processing Auditory, Somatosensory, Olfactory, and Gustatory Information.
The Sensorimotor System and Human Reflexes.
Research Methods of Biopsychology.
Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity.
Information Storage and the Brain: Learning and Memory.
Hunger: Knowing When to Eat.
Hormones and Sexual Behavior.
The Biopsychology of Sleeping and Dreaming.
Drug Addiction and the Brain.
Brain Lateralization: The Split Brain.
The Brain and Language.
The Psychology of Emotion and Stress.
Psychiatric Disorders: Schizophrenia, Depression, Mania, and Anxiety.
The Biopsychology of Consciousness.