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1. Concepts
1.1 Bias
1.2 Causality
1.3 Change
1.4 Measurement
1.5 Perspective
1.6 Responsibility
2. Content
2.1 Biological Approach
2.2 Cognitive Approach
2.3 Sociocultural Approach
2.4 Research Methodology
3. Contexts
3.1 Health and Well-being
3.2 Human Development
3.3 Human Relationships
3.4 Learning and Cognition
4. Extensions (HL only)
4.1 Culture
4.2 Motivation
4.3 Technology
4.4 Data Analysis and Interpretation
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2.1A Neurotransmission: how neurons talk to each other
18 minute read
2.1B Chemical messengers: neurotransmitters and hormones
4 minute read
2.1C Localization of function
3 minute read
2.1D Brain imaging techniques: fMRI, PET and EEG
7 minute read
2.1E Genetic inheritance: twin and adoption studies, heritability
5 minute read
2.1F The diathesis-stress model
6 minute read
2.1G Animal research and animal models
10 minute read
2.1H Biological reductionism
8 minute read
2.1I Neuroplasticity: environmental enrichment, expertise and learning