Essay Assignment

Your assignments must reflect analysis and synthesis of the learning outcomes for this course. All assignments MUST be typed, double-spaced, in APA style and must be written at graduate level English. The content, conciseness and clarity of your answers will be considered in the evaluation of your work. The average length of answers to essay questions is 1 - 2 pages PER QUESTION, although some answers may vary. You must integrate the material presented in the text and cite your work according to APA format.

1. Discuss inborn genetic differences between females as it relates to brain development and the behavioral differences that may occur because of these differences.

2. Give an overview of the origin and control of emotion.

3. What structure(s) control thirst and hunger, and how is this done?

4. Design a weight loss program based on the mechanisms discussed above. Document how your program utilizes these principles.

Assignment Outcomes:

Analyze the fundamental concepts of physiological psychology

Evaluate the importance of research and knowledge in physiological psychology

Synthesize the findings of physiological psychology with other aspects of psychology

Compare psychological activities and conditions to their underlying physiological psychological bases