Biological Basis of Behavior ( # 4)
Content Standards:
1. Structure and function of the neuron
a. identify the neuron as the basis for neural communication
b. describe how information is transmitted and integrated in the nervous
system
c. analyze how the process of neurotransmission can be modified by
heredity and environment
2. Organization of the nervous system
a. classify the major divisions and subdivisions of the nervous system
b. differentiate the functions of the various subdivisions of the nervous
system
3. Hierarchical organization of the structure and function of the brain
a. identify the structure and major regions of the brain
b. recognize the specific functions are centered in specific areas and
lobes of the cerebral cortex
4. Technologies and clinical methods involved in studying the brain
a. explain how research and technology have provided methods to analyze
brain behavior and disease
5. Specialized functions of the brain’s hemispheres
a. compare and contrast the influence on brain function between left and
right hemispheres
6. Structure and function of the endocrine system
a. describe how the endocrine glands are linked to the nervous system
7. How heredity influences behavior
a. assess the effects of heredity and environment on behavior
8. How psychological mechanisms are influenced by evolution
a. explain how evolved tendencies interact with the current environment
and culture to determine behavior