Chapter 1: Introduction to Biological Psychology
Learning Objectives
- Learn how the field of biological psychology is defined and identify some of the major branches in the field
- Understand the scientific method that is used to study the brain and behavior
- Know experimental and research terms, such as hypothesis, theory, independent variable, dependent variable, random assignment, replication
- Differentiate basic and applied research
- Learn about the payoffs of biological psychology, such as healing the brain and guiding artificial intelligence
- Understand and think about how and why research in biopsychology is performed on animals and the ethical principles that guides animal research
- Recognize the value of diversity in the field of biological psychology
- Get an overview of the contents of book
