Neuroscience

Beginnings and Foundations: Historical Debates and Neurons in Action! you will discuss theoretical debates that shaped our understanding of behavior's neural basis. In the field of neuroscience, we delve into complex brain-behavior interactions. Understanding how sensory, motor, and interneurons function is central. In this discussion, you will connect these neurons to a real-life kitchen scenario, highlighting their importance for sensory perception, motor coordination, and decision-making. Choose one of the three historically important debates in the field of behavioral neuroscience discussed in Chapter 1. Describe both sides of the perspective. Imagine you're watching a friend prepare a meal in the kitchen. As they chop vegetables, you observe their actions and the sensory input they receive from their environment. You also notice their movements as they coordinate the chopping and stirring. Now, picture your friend suddenly realizing they forgot to turn off the stove, and they need to rush to do so. In this scenario, how can you relate the functions of sensory, motor, and interneurons to your friend's actions in the kitchen, from receiving sensory information to coordinating motor responses and making decisions? Based on your reading in Chapters 1 and 2, how do you think sensory, motor, and interneurons allowed them to effectively manage meal preparations? Support your findings with reliable citations and references. RESOURCES: Textbook Garrett, B. & Hough, G. (2022). Brain & behavior: An introduction to behavioral neuroscience (6th ed.). Sage Publications, Inc. Read the following chapters in your textbook: Chapter 1: “What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?” (pp. 1-7) Please read “The Origins of Behavioral Neuroscience” section. Chapter 2: “Communication Within the Nervous System” (Neuron structure) (pp. 20-31) Please read “The Cells That Make Us Who We Are and A Further Look | Targeting Ion Channels” sections.