Chapter 15

Teaching Tips

 Various biofeedback experiments might be performed to demonstrate autonomic

function.

 There are plethoras of videos on the internet that start off with a calm scene and then

have something jump out at the end. These are great object lessons.

 Students can be asked to describe how they felt and what they observed about their

bodies (such as heart and respiratory rate) in various situations such as watching a

horror film, feeling warm and comfortable at home, being angry, and so on.

 Have students role play various reflex arcs

 Use the various multimedia resources to demonstrate reflexes.