Brain and Behavior

Catalog description

This is an advanced level course for psychology majors that is designed to provide students with an appreciation of the role that the brain plays in human behavior. After a review of the anatomy and basic functioning of the CNS, we will cover the role the CNS plays in topics such as learning and memory, emotion, language and cognition, sleep, the development of mental disorders, violence and criminal behavior, and addiction. In addition, we may address the evidence supporting brain-based treatment for aberrant behavior and mental disorders. Prerequisites: PSYC101 or PSYC130 College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology