Core-Biological+level+of+analysis+(Paper+1)

=Core: Biological level of analysis (Paper 1) =

**Enduring Understanding:**

 * ====== Why are you who you are? ======
 * ====== Genetics and physiology influence behavior. ======

** Essential Questions: **

 * What role does physiology play in determining our behavior?
 * What methodologies to psychologists use to study the effect of biological factors on human behavior?
 * To what extent is behavior inherited?

** Learning outcomes: **

 * 1)  Outline the principles that define the biological level of analysis.
 * 2)  Explain how the principles that the BLA may be demonstrated in research ( through theories and/ or studies)
 * 3)  Discuss how and why particular research methods are used at the BLA.
 * 4)  Discuss ethical considerations related to research studies at the BLA.
 * 5)  Examine one study related to localization of function of the brain.
 * 6)  Explain, using examples, functions of two hormones on human behavior.
 * 7)  Explain, using examples, the effects of neurotransmission on human behavior.
 * 8)  Discuss two effects of the environment on physiological processes.
 * 9)  Examine one interaction between cognition and physiology on behavior.
 * 10)  Discuss the use of brain-imaging technologies in investigating the relationship between biological factors and behavior.
 * 11)  Discuss the extent to which genetics influence behavior.
 * 12)  Examine one evolutionary explanation of behavior.
 * 13)  Discuss ethical considerations in research into genetic influences on behavior.

The three areas of study with links are listed below

Biological level of analysis-physiology Biological level of analysis-genetics and behavior

An integrative look at criminal behavior

**Links to TOK**: Ethics

 * ======Do you think that doctors should scan patients to let them know if they have a predisposition for a mental illness? What effect do you think this would have on the individual? (Crane & Hannibal)======

**IB Learner profile:**

 * ======Thinkers: they exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions.======


 * Activities**
 * On line IQ tests
 * Psych briefs
 * Debates-Criminal behavior is it learned or inherited?

**Assessments**
Formative Summative
 * SAQ practice
 * Precis writing
 * Wiki page development
 * Peer editing using Google docs
 * Mind map and visual representation (non-text) of key concepts
 * SAQ exam
 * In class essay
 * Psych briefs

**Resources**

 * ======Forty Studies that Changed Psychology: Bouchard et al, The Minnesota **s**tudy of twins reared apart.; Gardner: Just How Are You Intelligent?======
 * You tube clips on brain localization,: P. Gage
 * Oxford Revision Guides-As & A Level Psychology through diagrams by Grahame Hill, pp. 78, 79, 80,81, 86,
 * Ted talks on neuroplasticity
 * DVD: D//iscovering Psychology: The Behaving Brain and The Responsive Brain//