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• What is the topic of biopsychology focused on?

  Biological approach and nervous system functions
• What does the biopsychology topic build upon?

  The biological approach covered previously
• What are the main areas explored in biopsychology?

  Nervous system, endocrine system, brain functions
• What is the fight or flight response associated with?

  The role of adrenaline in stress situations
• What does the nervous system help the body do?

  Communicate and respond to information
• What are the two main parts of the nervous system?

  Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
• What does the central nervous system consist of?

  Brain and spinal cord
• What is the role of the peripheral nervous system?

  Carry information to and from the central nervous system
• What does the somatic nervous system control?

  Conscious perception and voluntary movement
• What is the function of the autonomic nervous system?

  Control involuntary body functions
• What are the two parts of the autonomic nervous system?

  Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
• What does the sympathetic nervous system prepare the body for?

  Action in fight or flight response
• What is the role of the endocrine system?

  Manufacture and secrete hormones into the bloodstream
• What is the pituitary gland often referred to as?

  The master gland of the endocrine system
• What hormone does the pituitary gland produce in women?

  Oxytocin
• What is the function of melatonin produced by the pineal gland?

  Regulates sleep and synchronizes sleep-wake cycle
• What does thyroxin control?

  Metabolic rate and energy usage
• What hormone do the adrenal glands produce?

  Adrenaline
• What does testosterone influence in males?

  Development of male characteristics
• How do the nervous and endocrine systems work together?

  In the fight or flight response
• What happens to the body during the fight or flight response?

  Increased heart rate and breathing rate
• What does the parasympathetic nervous system do after a stressor is removed?

  Returns the body to its resting state
• What is the role of the parasympathetic nervous system?

  Acts as a brake to reduce physiological changes
• What are the key components of the fight or flight response?

  • Activation of the sympathetic nervous system
  • Release of adrenaline from adrenal glands
  • Increased heart rate and breathing rate
  • Inhibition of digestion and saliva production
  • Automatic physiological changes in response to stress
• What are the functions of the nervous system and endocrine system?

  Nervous System:

  • Transmits information via nerve cells
  • Controls voluntary and involuntary actions

  
  

  Endocrine System:

  • Releases hormones into the bloodstream
  • Regulates bodily functions through chemical communication
• What are the main glands of the endocrine system and their functions?

  1. Pituitary Gland: Master gland, produces oxytocin
  2. Pineal Gland: Produces melatonin for sleep regulation
  3. Thyroid Gland: Produces thyroxin for metabolic rate
  4. Adrenal Glands: Produce adrenaline for fight or flight
  5. Testes: Produce testosterone for male characteristics
• What are the differences between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

  Sympathetic Nervous System:

  • Prepares body for action
  • Increases heart rate and breathing

  
  

  Parasympathetic Nervous System:

  • Restores body to resting state
  • Decreases heart rate and promotes digestion
• What is the significance of the roller coaster analogy in understanding biopsychology?

  • Illustrates the body's response to stress
  • Demonstrates the interaction between nervous and endocrine systems
  • Highlights physiological changes during fight or flight response
• What are the retrieval practices mentioned in the video?

  • Questions to check understanding
  • Free worksheet for note structuring
  • Encouragement to test oneself for learning
• What is the main focus of the biological approach in psychology?

  It investigates biological structures and processes
• How do genes influence behavior according to the biological approach?

  Genes affect behavior and psychological differences
• What does evolutionary psychology consider?

  Genetic influences in common behaviors
• What systems should psychologists study according to the biological approach?

  Brain, nervous system, and biological systems
• How does the biological approach view the mind in relation to the brain?

  The mind lives in the brain
• What are the two control systems in humans to respond to the environment?

  1. Nervous system
  2. Endocrine system
• What is the role of the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

  Transmits information from the CNS
• What does the central nervous system (CNS) do?

  Receives info from senses and controls the body
• What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?

  Central nervous system and peripheral nervous system
• What are the main areas of the brain and their functions?

  • Frontal lobe: decision making, problem solving
  • Occipital lobe: visual processing
  • Parietal lobe: sensory information
  • Temporal lobe: auditory processing
• What is the function of the spinal cord?

  Relay information between brain and body