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What is the primary function associated with the Frontal Lobe?
What is the primary function associated with the Frontal Lobe?
Which structure in the Limbic System is primarily responsible for processing emotions such as fear?
Which structure in the Limbic System is primarily responsible for processing emotions such as fear?
What does the Basal Ganglia mainly facilitate?
What does the Basal Ganglia mainly facilitate?
Which of the following best describes the Cingulate Cortex?
Which of the following best describes the Cingulate Cortex?
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What motivated behaviors does the Limbic System particularly regulate?
What motivated behaviors does the Limbic System particularly regulate?
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What are the main components of the midbrain?
What are the main components of the midbrain?
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Which structure is responsible for regulating motivated behaviors?
Which structure is responsible for regulating motivated behaviors?
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What is the role of the thalamus?
What is the role of the thalamus?
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What distinguishes grey matter from white matter in the brain?
What distinguishes grey matter from white matter in the brain?
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Which term describes the groove separating the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Which term describes the groove separating the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
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What connects the two cerebral hemispheres?
What connects the two cerebral hemispheres?
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What are the small furrows or folds in the brain known as?
What are the small furrows or folds in the brain known as?
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Which statement about the cerebral lobes is correct?
Which statement about the cerebral lobes is correct?
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What is the term used for viewing the side of the brain?
What is the term used for viewing the side of the brain?
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Which section of the brain is referred to as the 'crown' section?
Which section of the brain is referred to as the 'crown' section?
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Which division of the brain is also referred to as the 'little brain'?
Which division of the brain is also referred to as the 'little brain'?
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What role does the reticular formation primarily play?
What role does the reticular formation primarily play?
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Which division of the brain includes the cerebral hemispheres?
Which division of the brain includes the cerebral hemispheres?
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What is the primary function of the Pons in the brain?
What is the primary function of the Pons in the brain?
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What best represents the order of the five divisions of the brain?
What best represents the order of the five divisions of the brain?
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How many major divisions of the brain develop before birth?
How many major divisions of the brain develop before birth?
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What are the two main components of the nervous system?
What are the two main components of the nervous system?
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Which of the following best describes the role of afferent nerves in the Somatic Nervous System?
Which of the following best describes the role of afferent nerves in the Somatic Nervous System?
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What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
What is the primary function of the Autonomic Nervous System?
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Which membrane is the tough outer layer that protects the Central Nervous System?
Which membrane is the tough outer layer that protects the Central Nervous System?
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What role does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) play in the nervous system?
What role does cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) play in the nervous system?
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At what age does the volume of gray matter in the brain generally peak?
At what age does the volume of gray matter in the brain generally peak?
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In terms of composition, what is primarily found in white matter?
In terms of composition, what is primarily found in white matter?
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What happens to the blood-brain barrier?
What happens to the blood-brain barrier?
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Which branch of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for conserving energy?
Which branch of the Autonomic Nervous System is responsible for conserving energy?
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How does the Sympathetic Nervous System typically respond to perceived threats?
How does the Sympathetic Nervous System typically respond to perceived threats?
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What is the subarachnoid space filled with?
What is the subarachnoid space filled with?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the afferent and efferent nerves?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the afferent and efferent nerves?
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What is the general purpose of neuroanatomical directional terms?
What is the general purpose of neuroanatomical directional terms?
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Study Notes
Module Information
- Module name: PSYC112/132: Introduction to Neuroscience
- Week 6: Wednesday 13th November 2024
- Lecturer: Dr Abigail Fiske
- Email: [email protected]
Module Aim
- Provide an introduction to key neuroscience concepts
- Develop understanding of complex links between brain and behaviour
- Discuss the importance of neuroscience for psychology
About the Module
- Foundational knowledge: Understand how the brain and nervous system work to understand psychological processes
- Multidisciplinary: Appreciate the connections between brain and behaviour in various psychological disciplines
- Clinical relevance: Importance in clinical psychology for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
- Technological advances: Understanding and applying technological advances to measuring brain activity
Resources
- Module handbook (available on Moodle)
- Biopsychology textbook (11th Edition) by John Pinel and Steven Barnes
- Short videos on neuroscience topics (linked on Moodle)
Assessments
- Web-Based Assessments (WBAs)
- Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Class Test (worth 90% of the final grade)
- All assessments are categorised as "RED" for this module, meaning generative AI tools are not permitted
Prep Work
- Students are expected to engage with prep work before each lecture / session
- This work may involve reading articles, watching videos, or preparing notes
- Prep work designed to aid understanding during lectures
- Resources located on Moodle
Seminars and Workshops
- PSYC112 students will attend seminars (check timetable)
- PSYC132 students will attend workshops (check timetable)
- Workshops/seminars led by Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)
- Prep work will be required for seminars
SONA Research Studies
- Students need to earn 80 credits by Week 20
- Credits are needed to use SONA for participant recruitment in third year
- 1 credit per 15 minutes of participation in online research
- 3 credits per 15 minutes of participation in lab/in-person research
Lecture 1: Neuroanatomy
- Covers nervous system anatomy (structure and protective features)
- Explains directional terms for describing brain structures
- Outlines the five divisions of the brain, including their key areas and functions
- Provides basic understanding of the nervous system's structure and function
Part I: The Nervous System
- Central Nervous System (CNS): Collects information from sensory nerves to process and respond
- Brain, Spinal cord are part of the CNS
- Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): Feeds information (from sensory organs) back to the brain. Composed of the Somatic Nervous System (SNS) and Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Somatic Nervous System (SNS): Interacts with the external environment. Includes afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) nerves conveying motor signals from the brain to skeletal muscles.
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS): Regulates the internal environment. Includes afferent (sensory) and efferent (motor) nerves from internal organs towards and away from the CNS respectively
- Sympathetic Nervous System: Organises and mobilises energy resources in response to threats (Fight or Flight)
- Parasympathetic Nervous System: Conserves energy during relaxation (Rest and Digest)
Other Topics
- Meninges: Protect the CNS
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF): Support and cushion the brain and spinal cord
- Blood-Brain Barrier: Prevents toxic substances from entering the brain
- Gray and White Matter: Gray matter composed of cell bodies, while white matter composed of myelinated axons; both work together in the brain and spinal cord to process and send information
- Part II: The Brain (Directional Terms in Neuroscience, Neuroanatomical Views, Neuroanatomical "Slices" of the brain, 5 Major Divisions of the Brain and Their Subdivisions (Hindbrain, Midbrain, Forebrain), Limbic System and its Components (Amygdala, Hypothalamus, Thalamus, Hippocampus etc)
- Cerebral Lobes: (Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal) and their Functions (Motor, Cognition, Planning, Social Behavior, Sensation, Attention, Visual Processing, Hearing, Language, Memory)
- Limbic System: Involved in motivated behaviors and emotions (Includes Amygdala, Basal Ganglia etc)
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Description
Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts within the Psychology and Neuroscience module. This quiz covers topics such as foundational knowledge, the relevance of neuroscience, and specific functions of brain structures. Prepare to deepen your understanding of how neuroscience informs psychological practices.
