Psychology 250 - Biopsychology of Emotion

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

SO R.Compton Investigates the biological underpinnings of emotional behavior and personality. Topics include philosophical issues in relating biology and emotion; the functional adaptiveness of emotion; brain systems involved in fear, depression, and pleasure; the influence of hormones on mood; the roles of the left and right hemispheres in emotion; and biological contributions to individual differences in traits such as shyness and happiness. May satisfy an advanced requirement for the Neural and Behavioral Sciences concentration. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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