1. IntroductionThe human brain, often described as the control center of the body, is composed of billions of neurons and supportive glial cells. These cells work in tandem to create
AP Psychology
1. IntroductionThe study of human behavior in psychology demands an understanding of how our genetic inheritance interacts with the environment around us. In AP Psychology, the “Interaction of Heredity and
1. IntroductionPsychology is fundamentally the scientific study of human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Unlike disciplines that are purely theoretical, psychology integrates real-world applications into its study of human behavior. Concept
Overview of Neural CellsNeuronsDefinition:Neurons are specialized cells responsible for transmitting information throughout the nervous system. They are the fundamental units that process and communicate information via electrical and chemical signals.Key
IntroductionThe nervous system is the control center of the human body. In AP Psychology, understanding the structure and functions of the nervous system is critical. The course divides the nervous
1. OverviewLearning Objective 1.1.A:Explain the relationship between heredity and environment in shaping behavior and mental processes.In AP Psychology, you are expected to understand that both inherited genetic factors and the