The Week Ahead: 9/15 - 9/19

Monday (9/15)
1. Biological Psychology: the brain
--Localization of Function
---Demonstration - the hemispheres
---Notes
2. Discuss HW/Brain Map
3. Introduce and Explain J.A.S. form
HW: Read pages 62-67 in Reader and complete JAS form

Tuesday (9/16)
1. Regional Brain Damage

--Video: Phineas Gage

2. Brain Damage: split brains!
--Discuss HW
--Video: split brain
3. The Brain
--Video - let's welcome Zimbardo!
HW: Read pages 77-84 in Reader and take notes on studies and sex differences (add information to brain map) - try the Notes Form

Wednesday (9/17)
1. Discuss HW: the male and female brain
2. Secrets of the Mind - video - (case studies)
HW: Read pages 85-91 in Reader and take notes on studies

Thursday (9/18)
1. Discuss HW: the maternal brain
2. The Environment and the Brain
--The Responsive Brain - video - KEY VIDEO!
3. The Environment and Neurology
--Review basic neurology
--Demonstration
HW: Read pages 68-71 in Reader and complete the JAS form

Friday (9/19)
1. Discuss HW: experience and the brain
2. Running enhances neurogenesis, learning, and long-term potential - Reader page 72-76 JAS form
3. Identify Quiz 1 questions
HW: Read pages 92-96 in Reader and take notes on studies