Psychological Science

By David B. Miller

These are screencasts for Dr. David B. Miller's sections of General Psychology I. (PSYC 1100) at the University of Connecticut, reviewing many key topics covered in course lectures.... more

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Psychological Science episodes:

March 10, 2017 54-Nonhuman Pheromones
The role of pheromones in nonhuman organisms, such as ants, cockroaches, rodents, and mammals.
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11min
March 08, 2017 51-Cerebral Cortex
Lobes of the cerebral cortex and the underlying association areas.
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17min
March 03, 2017 49-Hippocampus
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.
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16min
March 03, 2017 48-Amygdala
The behavioral effect of amygdala damage and stimulation on a variety of behavior.
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14min
March 03, 2017 47-Basal Ganglia
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.
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7min
March 03, 2017 46-Thalamus and Hypothalamus
The roles of the diencephalon structures—the thalamus and hypothalamus—on behavior.
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14min
March 01, 2017 45-Hindbrain and Midbrain
Functions of the hindbrain (cerebellum, pons, medulla) and the midbrain (including the reticular formation).
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15min
March 01, 2017 44-Newer Methods of Studying the Brain
New methods of studying the brain, including Clarity, EROS, and optogenetics.
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11min
March 01, 2017 43-fMRI Examples
Examples of fMRI brain scans showing brain-behavior relationships, as well as the area of neuromarketing.
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19min
March 01, 2017 42-MRI and fMRI
Brain imaging using MRI (for detailed anatomy) and fMRI (for function).
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10min

FAQs about Psychological Science:

How many episodes does Psychological Science have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.