Neural Transmissions

R1. Define Psychology as a discipline.
R2. Identify the goals of psychology as a science.
R3. Recognize the value of both basic and applied psychological research.
R4. Identify the principles of the scientific method.
R5. Differentiate among a variety of research methods (including surveys, correlational research, experiments and qualitative research). 
R6. Identify the most appropriate research method for a given research question.
R7. Explain procedures used to improve the validity of research findings. 
R8. Identify ethical standards psychologists must address when conducting research with human and non-human participants.
R9. Define the mean, median, and mode.
R10. Interpret correlation coefficients.
R11. Interpret basic graphical representations of data.
R12. Define statistical significance.

BN1. Identify the major divisions and subdivisions of the human nervous system, and functions of each.
BN2. Identify the parts of the neuron.
BN3. Identify the basic process of neural transmission. 
BN4. Differentiate between the structures and functions of the various parts of the central nervous system.
BN5. Describe lateralization of brain functions.
BN6. Recognize the mechanism of, and the importance of, plasticity of the nervous system.
BN7. Apply concepts in genetic transmission.
BN8. Recognize the interactive effects of heredity and environment.

BC1. Identify states of consciousness.
BC2. Describe the circadian rhythm and its relation to sleep.
BC3. Describe the sleep cycle.
BC4. Identify the different stages of sleep.
BC5. Describe three perspectives on the cause and function of dreams.
BC6. Identify the features and causes of sleep disorders.
BC7. Distinguish myths from realities concerning hypnosis.
BC8. Identify the categories of psychoactive drugs and their effects.