Don’t Be Afraid of Teaching the Brain in Psychology 2015 Best Practices in Social Studies Institute June 29-30, 2015
NERVOUS SYSTEM
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Brain Spinal Cord Brainstem NERVOUS SYSTEM
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMPERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMPERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM Sensory [Afferent] DivisionMotor [Efferent] Division
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMPERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM Sensory [Afferent] Division INFORMATION from the PERIPHERY is sent to the CNS
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMPERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM Sensory [Afferent] Division
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMPERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM Motor [Efferent] Division INFORMATION from the CNS is transmitted to the rest of the body
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMPERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM NERVOUS SYSTEM Motor [Efferent] Division
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Autonomic Nervous SystemSomatic Nervous System CNS Motor [Efferent] Division
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Somatic Nervous System CNS Motor [Efferent] Division Carries sensory information from sensory organs to the CNS and relays motor commands to muscles and controls voluntary movements
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Somatic Nervous System CNS Motor [Efferent] Division
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Autonomic Nervous System Motor [Efferent] Division Regulates involuntary processes: communicating with our internal organs and glands
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Autonomic Nervous System Motor [Efferent] Division Regulates involuntary processes: communicating with our internal organs and glands
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Autonomic Nervous System Motor [Efferent] Division Sympathetic Nervous System Sympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System Parasympathetic Nervous System
The part of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body to deal with perceived threats. Expends ENERGY
The part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body. Brings the body back down to a relaxed state. Conserves ENERGY