Product Description

Course Outline:

Biopsychology is also known as “Physiological Psychology”, “Psychobiology” or “Biological Psychology”.

Physiology is the study of the way living organisms function. It can encompass the way things move, chemical and bodily processes, growth, atrophy, and anything else that supports or causes physical or chemical changes to occur within the body. Therefore, it differs from anatomy, which is the study of the physical structure of the body.

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The Course Covers the Below Topics:

Introduction

The Senses

The Nervous System

The Endocrine System

Stress

Emotions

Consciousness

Learning Outcome:

Explain what is meant by the mind-body debate and consider various theories.

Explain how different people can perceive the same stimulus in different ways, due to biological differences between them.

Explain how the condition and functioning of the nervous system can affect the psychology of an individual.

Explain the function of sensory and motor neurons.

Explain the functioning of the cerebellum, the hypothalamus and the thalamus.

Identify which brain structures are present in the limbic system, and their main functions.

Explain how dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine act as neurotransmitters.

Explain how the condition and functioning of the endocrine system can affect the psychology of an individual.

Describe the relationship between psychological stress and the physical response of the body.

Discuss the relationship between emotions and the physical nature of the body.

Discuss the relationship between consciousness and the physical nature of the body.

Describe the effect of three psychoactive drugs on the Central Nervous System.

Explain how the autonomic nervous system works in terms of its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions.

Career Options:

Successful completion of this course will complement the below careers:

  • Health Professionals
  • Sports Professionals
  • Counsellors
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists

Course Duration:

100 hours of Study

Tutor Support and Assessments

The difference between a good online course and a bad online course is in the quality of tutor support. Our tutors are always available to one-on-one support you via email or a phone call if necessary. We have a policy to get back to the student’s questions in 24-48 hours and assessments are marked within 3-4 days. Students never feel they are on their own and waiting forever. We are proud of the high-quality tutor support we provide from our highly qualified tutors.

Our assessments are designed is such a way that the student feels confident to move forward in the course as they complete each assessment. The feedback from the tutor not only reaffirms the student’s learning process but also gives an opportunity to the student to interact with the tutor regularly. Students are never penalised when their assignment work needs to be improved, rather they are given constructive feedback and requested to resubmit the section where they need improvement. Students do their assignment work at their own pace within the course duration and are not restricted by any deadlines which is the beauty of self-paced learning. The assessments will make the certificate achieved more credible and valuable to the student.

This course has approximately 8-10 assignments and 1 exam to complete the course successfully. You can opt out of the exam and receive a Certificate of Participation.

Pathways and Credits:

This course will receive credits towards some of our higher qualifications.

Payment Options:

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For Additional Reading please see the Psychology Dictionary E-Book