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Introduction to Psychology /wiki/Introduction_to_Psychology Table of Contents Introduction 5 Early Systems of Psychology 6 Perspectives 6 History 8 Early development 8 Early modern era 8 Modern era 9 Biological basis of behavior 11 Neurons 11 The Transmission of the Signal11 Synapse11 Neurotransmitter11 Resting Potential 12 Action potential 12 Refractory Phase 12 Signal Strength 12 Organization of the nervous system12 The Central nervous system 12 The peripheral nervous system 13 The glandular systems 13 Exocrine glands 13 Endocrine glands 13 Structure and function of the brain 13 Hindbrain 13 Midbrain 13 Forebrain 14 Methods for observing or evaluating brain activity 14 Footnotes 14 Related Articles 14 Sensation and Perception 15 Sensation and Perception 15 How many senses are there? 15 Sensory receptors 15 Gestalt Effect 15 States of Consciousness 16 Human Development 17 Structure and Function of DNA 17 Natural Selection in Behavioral Traits 17 Piagets Theory of Cognitive Development 17 The Nature-Nurture Controversy 17 Learning 19 Memory 20 Language and Cognition21 Motivation and Emotion22 Personality 23 Intelligence 24 IQ 24 Theories of Intelligence 24 One Thing or Many? 24 Assessment of Intelligence 24 The Bell Curve 24 The Flynn Effect 24 Cultural Biases in Intelligence Testing 24 Herrnstein and Murrays Bell Curve 24 Psychological Disorders 25 What Is Abnormal? 25 The diagnostic systems 25 What is the diagnostic systems?25 Types of Disorders 25 Disorders Diagnosed in Early Childhood 25 A.D.H.D 25 Tic Disorders25 Tourettes Syndrome25