AP Psychology Unit 3 Review: Biological Bases of Behavior

Welcome to your AP Psychology Unit 3 review! Today, we're diving into

the biological bases of behavior. First, neurons: the building blocks

of our nervous system. They transmit electrical and chemical signals. Neurotransmitters are key

chemicals affecting mood, sleep, and learning. Think acetylcholine and dopamine.

Our nervous system divides into the Central Nervous System, your brain and spinal cord,

and the Peripheral Nervous System. The frontal lobe handles planning, personality,

and decision-making. It's our brain's control center. The parietal lobe processes touch,

temperature, and pain, and also helps with spatial reasoning. The temporal lobe