Module 9 Biological Psychology and Neurotransmission

LEARNING TARGETS

• 9-1 Explain why psychologists are concerned with human biology.
• 9-2 Describe the parts of a neuron, and explain how neural impulses are generated.
• 9-3 Describe how nerve cells communicate with other nerve cells.
• 9-4 Describe how neurotransmitters influence behavior, and explain how drugs and other chemicals affect neurotransmission.