Biological and Evolutionary Basis of Behaviour (GATE XH) — GATE Human…
Heredity and behaviour, Evolution and natural selection, Nervous system, Structures of the brain and their functions. Neurons: Structure, functions, types, neural impulse, synaptic transmission. Neurotransmitters. Hemispheric lateralization, The endocrine system types and functions. Biological basis of Motivation: Hunger, Thirst, Sleep and Sex. Biological basis of emotion: The Limbic system. Biological basis of Memory. Hormonal regulation of behaviour. Methods of Physiological. Psychology: Invasive methods – Anatomical methods, degeneration techniques, lesion techniques, chemical methods, microelectrode studies, Non-invasive methods – EEG, Scanning methods, Muscular and Glandular system: Genetics and behaviour: Chromosomal anomalies; Nature-Nurture controversy [Twin studies and adoption studies].
- Exam: GATE Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
- Section: XH5 Psychology (60M, choose any one)