Exam 1: What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

 It is important for students of psychology to learn about the biological basis of brain function to be a counselor because it allows them to

 Joan has a seizure disorder. Her doctors are most likely to assess her progress using which of the following technologies?

 Your textbook emphasizes that biology and behavior form reciprocal relationships. We are often very aware of situations in which our biology affects our behavior, such as when we take a medication and notice its results. We are somewhat less aware of situations in which our behavior affects our biology. Describe one such situation. Discuss the importance of recognizing the ability of our behavior to influence important biological functions.

 The Egyptian author of the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus understood that

 Localization of function in the brain became established in large part due to the work of

 Brain surgery on a human patient is often accomplished with local anesthetic instead of general. Recognizing that the first principle in medicine is to do no harm, give reason as to why it is ethical and often preferred to have the patient awake during brain surgery.