9/16/13&1&Announcements ! Assignment #2 is due on 9/18 @ 9am ! To complete assignments, go to Sakai ! Click on PSYC100 tab > Test & Quizzes ! Study Guide for Exam #1 has been posted ! Resources > Study Guides folder i>clicker! A. Cerebellum B. Brain stem C. Amygdala D. Cerebral cortex Andrea suffered a brain injury. She now has trouble walking straight and maintaining balance. What part of the brain was likely damaged? Genetics! ! Thinking back to the philosophical foundations of psychology… ! What debate plays a role in understanding genetics in psychological science? ! What is the primary viewpoint today?9/16/13&2&Genetics! Twin studies Gene by Environment Interaction (G x E) Brain Plasticity & Strength of Connections ! The notion of plasticity is an ultimate example of the fact that nature and nurture influence each other!9/16/13&3&Brain Plasticity & Strength of Connections ! The notion of plasticity is an ultimate example of the fact that nature and nurture influence each other! ! Brain development does not only occur during childhood – it’s a lifetime thing! ! But there are critical periods… Brain Plasticity & Strength of Connections Think-Pair-Share ! Create a mini-summary of key ideas/concepts about Biology &
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