Describe different structures and areas within the brain. Discuss in
detail the thalamus, hypothalamus, endocrine and limbic systems. Be
sure to discuss the location in the brain, their functions,
disorders/pathology related to damage to these structures, and other important
information in regards to these structures. Finally, describe the functions
of the right and left hemispheres within the brain. Are specific
functions specialized in one area of the brain? Provide evidence to support
your viewpoint.
Write a 2-3 page paper addressing the items above. Be sure the paper is
formatted following APA guidelines and include your references.
As with all assignments in which you are referring to someone else's
writing, cite any sources used and format them according to the
requirements of the APA style guide. This formatting includes, but is not
limited to, the following guidelines:
Margins - set to one inch
Font - 12 pt. Times New Roman, no bold, or underline
Title - center above the paper, 12 pt. font (Level A Heading), no bold,
underline, or italics
Pagination - every page; consists of a header containing a short title
for the paper and page number placed in the upper right corner of the
page
Line Spacing - double space all work including the References Page.
Point-of-View - first person may be used for this paper
In-text citations - must conform to APA requirements
References list - must conform to APA requirements
Goals for this assignment
1. Experience the relationship between how the brain works and how we
experience and make sense of our world.
2. Increase your awareness of the function of specific areas of the
brain and how it relates to how we think, feel, and make sense of the
world.
3. Explore disorders related to damage or malfunctioning of the
specific systems and areas of the brain.
4. Demonstrate an understanding how the specific areas of the brain
impact the way we think, feel, behave and perceive.
5. You must cover all areas listed.
Background
Unit two covers sensation and perception. The learning event topic for
your paper draws material from these chapters and other sources. Your
individual assignment will explore the inner working of the brain.
In the past 100 years our understanding of the brain has increased
tremendously. The brain is a fragile spongy organ suspended in fluid that
serves to keep it cool and absorb impact. Each of us think, perceive,
experience, and feel, almost exclusively in our brain. It is the center
of consciousness, thought, emotion, and perception. What is real or
imaginary in our lives takes place in our brain.
As our understanding grows we have learned about the discrete function
of specific areas as well as how multiple areas work together to help
us form ideas, recognize words and associate them with people places,
and events. Contrary to the popular image of the brain as a storehouse
of images, our brain is a store house of experience that is used to make
sense of the world, so we can act and create new experiences. In this
unit we will explore the relationship between the biological and
psychology, though exploring the brain.
Directions/Grading criteria
1. Your assignment is to write a 2-3 page APA paper. APA formatting
is required. Please use the APA template in your drop box.
2. The basic format for APA papers is as follows:
a. APA cover page,
b. Abstract (is optional),
c. Introduction that describes the purpose of the
assignment and introduces the main points.
d. Body of the paper has the information and details on the
main points, with in text citations.
e. A summary that summarizes the main points and draws a
conclusion if warranted.
f. Finally an APA reference page including all sources
cited.
3. Avoid vague and general statements. Do not give your
opinion unless asked. Research papers only cover the assigned topic.
4. In your introduction give a clear statement that describes the
assignment.
5. Describe each area and system of the brain listed starting with
the right and left hemispheres.
6. Describe disorders related to damage or dysfunction of these
areas and systems.
7. You must answer the final question, by describing the specific
functions of each specialized area of the brain.
8. You must use research to support your statements. With a minimum
of three references.
9. You must cite your sources in APA format using in text
citations.
10. Do not copy the directions in your paper to take up more space.
