PSY 3070 - Physiological Psychology

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours; 3 credits This course explores the physiological bases of behavior. One major emphasis is on nervous system mechanisms in sensory and motor function. Coverage includes the anatomy and physiology of major divisions of the nervous system, including the autonomic. Electrophysiological measuring tech - niques (EEG events-related brain potentials, cardiovascular activity, muscle tension, electrodermal response) and their use in studying behavior serve as another major emphasis. Applications of these techniques to practical problems are also discussed. Laboratory sessions are devoted to demonstra - tions of brain anatomy, EEG (brain waves), evoked brain potentials, cardiovascular and muscle activity, and biofeed - back (physiological self-regulation). Prerequisite: PSY 1001. An additional course in biology is desirable.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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