PY 320 - Biological Basis of Behavior

• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge of the biological basis of psychology to inform everyday life in areas such as decision-making, social interactions, and occupational settings.
• Apply the research methods of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes, statistics, measurements, guidelines, ethical standards, laws, and regulations to critically evaluate  scientific knowledge and information in the public domain.
• Use critical thinking to understand the mutual and dynamic interactions among genetics, experience, mental processes, and brain functions as they relate to a holistic view of behavior.
• Discuss knowledge of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes to inform others, using scientific and everyday terminology.
• Use reliable and scientifically valid resources to identify and understand data relevant to the biological basis of behavior and mental processes to distinguish valid evidence from common misconceptions.