WEEK 3
Overview of the Human brain
, Key notes:
• The study of psychology focuses on human
behaviours and mental processes.
• The mental processes and behaviors studied by
psychologists are directly controlled by the
brain.
• Therefore, the field of psychology is tightly
intertwined with the study of the brain.
, Structure and functions of the
human brain
• The human brain is a complex organ that acts
as the control centre of the body.
• It is made up of neurons that communicate
through connections called synapses.
• The brain sends, receives, processes, and
directs sensory information.
, • The brain is about 3 pounds
• Protected by thick scull
• Covered by plastic like membrane
Overview of the Human brain
, Key notes:
• The study of psychology focuses on human
behaviours and mental processes.
• The mental processes and behaviors studied by
psychologists are directly controlled by the
brain.
• Therefore, the field of psychology is tightly
intertwined with the study of the brain.
, Structure and functions of the
human brain
• The human brain is a complex organ that acts
as the control centre of the body.
• It is made up of neurons that communicate
through connections called synapses.
• The brain sends, receives, processes, and
directs sensory information.
, • The brain is about 3 pounds
• Protected by thick scull
• Covered by plastic like membrane
