Evolutionary Perspective and Biological Basis
Psychology · Class 11 · Biological and Cultural Bases of Behaviour · 2.º Período

Evolutionary Perspective and Biological Basis

Introduces the evolutionary perspective on human behaviour and the basic building blocks of the biological system. Students study the structure and function of neurons.

CBSE Learning OutcomesCBSE Class XI Psychology Unit IIINCERT Chapter 3: The Bases of Human Behaviour

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Introduces the evolutionary perspective on human behaviour and the basic building blocks of the biological system. Students study the structure and function of neurons.

Key Questions

  1. How does evolution influence human behaviour?
  2. What is the structure of a neuron?
  3. How do neurons communicate with each other?

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