The document outlines the curriculum for a psychology course (Psy 340), listing weekly discussions, quizzes, assignments, and team projects focused on biopsychological topics. Key topics include the use of human subjects in research, neural plasticity, sensory systems, the importance of sleep for learning, and the relationship between learning and memory. It emphasizes the integration of recent research findings with practical assignments such as presentations and papers.

2. PSY 340 Entire Course
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PSY 340 Week 1 Discussion Question 1
PSY 340 Week 1 Discussion Question 2
PSY 340Week 1 Quiz
PSY 340 Week 2 Discussion Question 1

3. PSY 340Week 1 Discussion Question 1
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Lead researchers use an array of different subjects
(mice, humans, chimpanzees, etc) in their
experiments. What are some of the advantages and
disadvantages of using human subjects in
biopsychological research and why?

4. PSY 340Week 1 Discussion Question 2
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The brain is has five major division, each with it's
psychological functions. Please describe all of the
divisions, their functions, and an example from your day
to illustrate the way you flexed your brain power.

5. PSY 340Week 1 Quiz
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Week One Quiz
Multiple Choice
Choose the correct option for each question.

6. PSY 340Week 2 Discussion Question 1
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What is the difference between a neuron’s resting
potential and its action potential?

7. PSY 340Week 2 Discussion Question 2
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What is the role of primary neurotransmitters in mental
illness?

8. PSY 340Week 2Team Assignment Neural Plasticity
Paper
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You are working as a behavioral health specialist in a
neurological research center and are responsible for
participant education.There are three participants to
choose from: Stephanie has experienced a stroke; Jamie

9. PSY 340Week 3 Discussion Question 1
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Provide a simple biopsychological explanation of the
sensorimotor homunculus.

10. PSY 340Week 3 Discussion Question 2
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How does experience affect object recognition and
visual perception?

11. PSY 340Week 3 Individual Assignment Neurological
Structure and FunctionTutorial andWorksheet
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Resource: Neurological Structure and FunctionTutorial.
Complete the Neurological Structure and Function
Tutorial.

12. PSY 340 Week 3Team Assignment Sensory System
Presentation
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Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft PowerPoint
presentation including detailed speaker notes.
Choose one of the five senses.
Identify which nervous system structures are involved
in that sensory system.

13. PSY 340Week 4 Discussion Question 1
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Why is rapid eye movement sleep so important to
learning?

14. PSY 340Week 4 Discussion Question 2
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What is the relationship between the central nervous
system and the peripheral nervous system?

15. PSY 340 Week 4 Individual Assignment Regulatory
Behavior Paper
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Choose a specific regulatory behavior.
Write a 1,250- to 1,500-word paper that includes the
following:
Explain the role of the nervous system.

16. PSY 340Week 4Team Assignment Sleep Deprivation
Podcast
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Your psychology club has been asked to present to a
local Parent-Teacher Association on the effects of sleep
deprivation in teenagers.

17. PSY 340Week 5 Discussion Question 1
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What is the relationship between learning and memory?

18. PSY 340Week 5 Discussion Question 2
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How does lifelong learning improve brain health and
longevity?

19. PSY 340Week 5 Individual Assignment Brain
Lateralization and Language Reflection
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Write a 200- to 300-word reflection describing brain
lateralization and its role in language.
Provide an example of language disruption as a result
of brain trauma.

20. PSY 340Week 5 LearningTeam Assignment Learning
and Memory Paper
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LearningTeam Assignment: Learning and Memory
Paper
· Prepare a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper in which you
examine the biological and psychological basis of

21. PSY 340Week 5Team Assignment Learning and
Memory Presentation
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Create a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft
PowerPointpresentation, including detailed speaker
notes, that addresses the following: