Task 1:

a) List any 5 Subdisciplines of the Field of Psychology.

b) Describe in 3 to 4 sentences what EACH of the (5) subdiscipline entails.

c) Think of the Subdisciplines that you have focused on and select an article from Any newspaper and in 4 to 6 sentences EXPLAIN how a psychologist working from the lens of the (1) subdiscipline you have selected would explain what is happening in the particular newspaper article you have selected. 

Task 2: Make Power Point slides that cover ALL (4) topics which are listed below and are in Chapter 3: The Biology of Behavior

Topics:  Remember to cover all 4; to determine the amount of detail please keep in mind you are trying to demonstrate that you understand the content -  examples, diagrams as well as posing a particular situation cover what I am looking for. You should not just make a list and you are NEVER to write in sentences when doing power point.

Topic 1: Epigenetics: How the Environment Changes Gene Expression - 2  slides required

Topic 2: Neural Communication: The Action Potential - 2 slides required

Topic 3: Communication Between Neurons: Neurotransmission - 2 slides required

Topic 4: Common Neurotransmitters - 2 slides required

REFERENCE: Franzoi, S.L. (2014). 5th Edition.  (NO other edition than 5th)  Essentials of psychology. BVT Publishing, LLC. Redding, CA.

Chapter Focus: Chapter 1:  Introduction to Psychology - Subdisciplines of Psychology

Chapter 3: The Biology of Behavior

YOUTUBE VIDEO:

Introd to Psychology by Bloom at Yale University

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3FKHH2RzjI&list=PL6A08EB4EEFF3E91F

The Brain by Bloom at Yale University

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg01Q1BI4WM&index=2&list=PL6A08EB4EEFF3E91F