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:

February 22, 2017 31-Drugs
Examples of various exogenous substances, primarily antagonists, in the brain, such as caffeine, alcohol, marijuana, and others.
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21min
February 22, 2017 30-Inhibitory Neurotransmitters
GABA, as an example of a neurotransmitter that plays primarily an inhibitory role by hyperpolarizing the post-synaptic membrane.
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7min
February 17, 2017 28-Synaptic Transmission
Communication between neurons, exemplified by the neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.
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20min
February 17, 2017 27-Axonal Transmission
The mechanisms involved in the transmission of the action potential along the axon of a single neuron.
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20min
February 17, 2017 26-Neurons
Parts of neurons, including the role of myelin.
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24min
February 09, 2017 25-Glia
The many roles, both old and new, of glial cells in the brain.
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20min
February 08, 2017 21-Introduction to Nervous System
The brain is involved in everything we do. This introduction will introduce some basic ideas of brain-behavior relationships.
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9min
February 08, 2017 20-Genetics: Domestication
An examination of the effects of domestication (or lack thereof) on species-typical behavior.
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17min
February 08, 2017 18-Genetics: Chromosome Abnormalities
Chromosome abnormalities that affect both physical and cognitive development.
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10min
February 03, 2017 16-Genetics: Basic Concepts
A consideration of the importance of behavior genetics and some basic genetic concepts, such as karyotypes, alleles, and dominant & recessive genes.
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15min

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How many episodes does Psychological Science have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.