Psychology was created by combining physiology with philosophy. For this assignment, you will recall concepts covered in your readings that are biological in nature and relate these concepts with an activity that you do on a daily basis.
Please use the Unit 4 Assignment Template to respond to the following:
- Describe an activity that you do on a regular basis in your life.
- For example, “I start my day making a cup of coffee,” or “I love reading my child a story before he goes to bed.”
- Consider the different parts of the brain. Describe what areas might be directly involved with your chosen activity.
- Be sure you have completed the Unit 4 Learning Activity for a refresher on this neuropsychology.
- Define the concept of neurotransmitters. Relate the concept of neurotransmitters to your activity and identify which neurotransmitters could be involved. Explain your reasoning.
- The Unit 4 Learning Activity provides a table of neurotransmitters to consider.
- Define sensation and perception. Explain the difference between the two and describe how each relate to your chosen activity.
- Your completed template should include the following elements:
- Answer all the questions using appropriate personal and professional insights.
- The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose that is clearly established and sustained.
- The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).
- Your responses should meet professional writing standards, using proper tone and language.
- Be sure to use in-text citations for any resources (such as your text) that are used to support your responses and conclusions. Include a Reference page with sources listed in APA format.