Brain and Behavior

Post contains three assignments

1:COM Evaluation

write a 400-750 word paper pertaining to your experience with your virtual group by answering the following questions: How was this group both different from and similar to your face-to-face group? What were the biggest challenges and how did your group overcome them? What advice would you give to someone about working in a virtual group like this?

2::COMPLEX MENTAL PROCESSES

Readings

Course Text: Garrett, B. (2015). Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, (4th ed.). Los Angeles: Sage.

Chapter 9, “Hearing and Language” (pp. 265-301)
Chapter 12, “Learning and Memory” (pp. 373-401)
Chapter 13, “Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning” (pp. 403-437)

Web Sites

The Wernicke-Geschwind Model of Language (Brain and Behavior, Figure 9.23)
http://www.sagepub.com/garrettbb2study/animations/9.23.htm

Sequence demonstrates the Wernicke-Geschwind model of language, tracing the routes by which language is processed in different modalities (e.g., spoken, written).
Associative Long-Term Potentiation (Brain and Behavior, Figure 12.10)
http://www.sagepub.com/garrettbb2study/animations/12.10.htm

This sequence demonstrates the neural basis of associative long-term potentiation.
Glutamate’s Role in Long-Term Potentiation (Brain and Behavior, Figure 12.11)
http://www.sagepub.com/garrettbb2study/animations/12.11.htm

Animal Studies of Complex Mental Abilities

Some behavioral researchers study the complex mental abilities of other species. For example, chimpanzees’ language capacity has been the subject of intense scientific scrutiny (and debate) for decades. Other topics in animal research include counting, tool use, and problem solving. Why do researchers study these abilities in other species? Can such studies reveal anything of importance about complex mental abilities in humans? And if researchers use animals in research, what ethical or moral obligations do they have toward the animals?

To prepare for this Discussion:

Review the assigned chapters in Brain and Behavior, paying special attention to the discussion of research of complex mental abilities using animals and the rationale(s) given for such studies.
Think about whether or not you believe that animals actually have an awareness of their actions, given what you have read.
Consider the ethics involved in such animal research. What do you see as its value? Are there good reasons for conducting such research? How would you justify it?

3:Arduino

write about how the Strain Gauge is related to Arduino using the code that is attached. and what is the analysis of connect Arduino with strain gauge and what kind of result/benefits we can get ? what can we conclude from it?
why did you do the things you did? Order of code? Logic behind the code? Key/Significant coding/terms used?

mental abilities