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Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

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Unit 1 - Research Methodology

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Brain

Unit 3 - Cognitive Approach To Behaviour

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Unit 4 - Sociocultural Approach To Behavior

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Thought Balloon

Unit 5 - Abnormal Psychology

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Performing Arts

Unit 6 - Health psychology

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Busts In Silhouette

Unit 7 - Psychology Of Human Relationships

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Unit 8 - Developmental Psychology

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Unit 9 - Internal Assessment

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Unit 10 - The IB Curriculum - A Conceptual Model

Fun Fact: Every year in the USA, between 1.25 to 2.5 million animals participate in psychology experiments! 🐁🔬

Rats, mice, pigeons, cats, rabbits, hamsters, dogs, chimpanzees, and baboons. Who would have thought rats and pigeons would be such superstars in the lab?

<ul>
	<li>Comparative Psychologists: Want to study animals for their own sake, comparing species or sometimes comparing animals with humans.</li>
	<li>Human Model Enthusiasts: Believe animals are like mini humans and studying them can tell us universal truths.</li>
	<li>Disease Sleuths: Use animals to crack the codes of human diseases.</li>
</ul>

An animal model is used to test specific ideas about human behavior. Think of it like a theory made alive! For example, different animal models help us understand depression:

<ul>
	<li>Stress models: Stress = Sadness.</li>
	<li>Separation models: Being away from loved ones = Feeling down.</li>
	<li>Medical models: Brain chemicals out of whack = Gloomy days.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Genetic Gymnastics: Breeding animals in specific ways.</li>
	<li>Brainy Moves: Playing around with brain parts using fancy techniques.</li>
	<li>Body Work: Stimulating or damaging other body parts.</li>
	<li>Learning the Hard Way: Like giving electric shocks to rats if they mess up a maze.</li>
</ul>

Real World Example: Remember the maze game you played? Imagine getting a zap if you took the wrong turn! 😵

<ul>
	<li>There&rsquo;s a belief that our brains evolved like a multi-story building, with newer sections built on top of older ones.</li>
	<li>The triune brain theory divides our brain into three parts:
	<ul>
		<li>Reptilian Complex: Think of it as the base floor.</li>
		<li>Paleomammalian Complex: The midsection, also known as the emotional center.</li>
		<li>Neocortex: The modern, thinking part.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Pop Quiz! 🐍: What do you have in common with a reptile? If you said a brain section, you&#39;re right! The reptilian complex in your brain is like a reptile&rsquo;s entire brain.

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However, new research found tiny differences in how our neurons are set up compared to animals, making brain evolution a more intricate puzzle.

<ul>
	<li>Teaching: While a mommy cat teaches her kittens to hunt, humans have diverse teaching subjects. From maths to TikTok dances, we&#39;re complex!</li>
	<li>Memory Games: Both chimps and humans can remember around seven units in the short term. But humans have a trick called chunking, making us store information differently.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Humans and animals share lots in terms of brain structure and genes.</li>
	<li>Animal research gives results! Think insulin discovery from dogs.</li>
	<li>Studying animals covers the whole lifespan in less time.</li>
	<li>Animal research can be well-controlled, giving clearer results.</li>
	<li>Animals: pocket-friendly and easier to manage.</li>
</ul>

Did You Know? 🐭🕒: A mouse&rsquo;s lifespan is 2-3 years, making them great for observing generational changes!

<ul>
	<li>Animals &ne; Humans. Results may not always apply.</li>
	<li>Even if biologically similar, psychology can differ.</li>
	<li>Medications first tried on mice don&#39;t go straight to humans. It&#39;s a pyramid with mice at the base and humans at the top.</li>
	<li>Lab stress might affect animal behaviors, reducing real-world relevance.</li>
	<li>Not all successful animal treatments work on humans. Remember the HIV vaccines? A hit in primates but not in humans.</li>
</ul>

Moral of the Story: While animals help us learn a lot, it&#39;s essential to remember that mice aren&#39;t mini humans. But hey, they sure are a critical piece of the puzzle in understanding our complex behaviors and conditions! 🐁❤️🧠.

Unit 2 - Biological Approach To Behaviour

Unraveling Psychology: The Role of Animal Models

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Unraveling Psychology: The Role of Animal Models

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