Psychological Science

The role of pheromones in nonhuman organisms, such as ants, cockroaches, rodents, and mammals.

Lobes of the cerebral cortex and the underlying association areas.

The hippocampus’ role in consolidating short-term memory to long-term memory, and the importance of sleep. Also, the effects of alcohol and stress on the hippocampus.

The behavioral effect of amygdala damage and stimulation on a variety of behavior.

An examination of the basal ganglia, and it’s association with Parkinson’s disease, which also involves the substantia nigra and the dopaminergic neural connections between the two.

The roles of the diencephalon structures—the thalamus and hypothalamus—on behavior.

Functions of the hindbrain (cerebellum, pons, medulla) and the midbrain (including the reticular formation).

New methods of studying the brain, including Clarity, EROS, and optogenetics.

Examples of fMRI brain scans showing brain-behavior relationships, as well as the area of neuromarketing.

Brain imaging using MRI (for detailed anatomy) and fMRI (for function).