Learning Extensions
Biological Level of Analysis
Depression and our Pets
This TED Talk shows how animals can also suffer from psychological disorders. A must watch for all animal lovers!
Depression and Social Media
The following article explains how depression and social media are linked. Are you too linked in?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/04/08/new-study-links-facebook-to-depression-but-now-we-actually-understand-why/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/04/08/new-study-links-facebook-to-depression-but-now-we-actually-understand-why/
Stress: The Silent Killer
This Video will help you better understand the negative impact that stress can not only have on your brain, but also your general health. Are you stressed?
The Difference between Stress & Anxiety
This short article will explain how stress and anxiety are different. While the biological processes are similar, the onset and feelings of anxiety and stress have distinct paths.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/stress-anxiety-difference_n_4833172.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/stress-anxiety-difference_n_4833172.html
Adderall and Neurotransmitters (& Side Effects)
The following article will introduce you to the "Study Drug" Adderall which is currently being abused by over 6% of college students. This article does a good job discussing how it impacts the brain chemistry and the potential side effects.
http://www.medicaldaily.com/adderalls-effect-your-brain-whatever-obscure-benefits-there-are-its-not-worth-it-313862
http://www.medicaldaily.com/adderalls-effect-your-brain-whatever-obscure-benefits-there-are-its-not-worth-it-313862
What Dogs Really Think of Us.
The following article is a personal favorite of Mr. Bonica's. It shows how a dog's reaction to their people is similar to that of a human in love. It shows that the feelings Mr. Bonica has for his dogs really is love and that they love him too!
http://mic.com/articles/104474/brain-scans-reveal-what-dogs-really-think-of-us
http://mic.com/articles/104474/brain-scans-reveal-what-dogs-really-think-of-us
Personality Types, Biology, and Finding Your Romantic Match.
Hellen Fisher has used her research on the biology of love to determine that there are four types of people when it comes to romantic relationships. Basing each type on a biological blue print, she has then been one of the founding members of Chemistry.com. What type are you? Do you think this theory is true?
Fisher Personality Types and Romance | |
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The Evolution of Depression
This article will talk about how depression can actually have evolutionary advantages. It is an interesting theory on a behavior that appears to be negative for us humans.
The Evolution of Depression | |
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The Genetics of Clutchness
Are you a warrior or a worrier?
Why some Kids handle pressure while others fall apart | |
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Sociocultural Learning Extensions
This article expands on Social Identity Theory but explains why sports fans often stick by losing teams. They call this Basking in Reflective Failure (BIRFing).
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/01/sports/baseball/why-fans-stand-by-perennial-losers.html?ref=topics&_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/01/sports/baseball/why-fans-stand-by-perennial-losers.html?ref=topics&_r=0