The Central Nervous System (outline, introduction)
... Introduction The brain or the Encephalon is possibly the most complex organ to examine within the human body. Although only weighing approximately 1,300g in the average adult, all behaviours, actions, thoughts and feelings originate from billions of neural networks interacting to create what we reco ...
... Introduction The brain or the Encephalon is possibly the most complex organ to examine within the human body. Although only weighing approximately 1,300g in the average adult, all behaviours, actions, thoughts and feelings originate from billions of neural networks interacting to create what we reco ...
I. Nerve Organization
... C. Forebrain: Most recent evolutionary component of brain. 1. Divided into two hemispheres 2. Cerebrum in mammals. 3. Thalamus: Relay or bridge to Cerebrum 4. Hypothalamus: Links brain with endocrine system; controls homeostatis. ...
... C. Forebrain: Most recent evolutionary component of brain. 1. Divided into two hemispheres 2. Cerebrum in mammals. 3. Thalamus: Relay or bridge to Cerebrum 4. Hypothalamus: Links brain with endocrine system; controls homeostatis. ...
Emotion
... Males are more aggressive than females in most species. Testosterone’s effect appears to be prenatal – unrelated to fluctuations in adult hormones. Testosterone is related to dominance and achievement, task-persistence, successrelated behaviors. ...
... Males are more aggressive than females in most species. Testosterone’s effect appears to be prenatal – unrelated to fluctuations in adult hormones. Testosterone is related to dominance and achievement, task-persistence, successrelated behaviors. ...
112 04 Social Learning Theory
... observing others’ behavior and the outcomes of their behavior Socialization: Process by which society teaches children to behave like the ideal adults of the society One of the most powerful socialization forces is observational learning Children learn to behave like others in their culture because ...
... observing others’ behavior and the outcomes of their behavior Socialization: Process by which society teaches children to behave like the ideal adults of the society One of the most powerful socialization forces is observational learning Children learn to behave like others in their culture because ...
Parieto-prefrontal pathway
... •When navigating through a new environment, as the parieto-medialtemporal pathway perceives the new spatial information, the hippocampus is most likely creating memories about this environment to form a new cognitive map. •Already existing cognitive maps allow us to navigate through familiar environ ...
... •When navigating through a new environment, as the parieto-medialtemporal pathway perceives the new spatial information, the hippocampus is most likely creating memories about this environment to form a new cognitive map. •Already existing cognitive maps allow us to navigate through familiar environ ...
Zilles, Karl, Neurotransmitter Receptor Distribution
... fingerprint is surprisingly stable between individuals... (fingerprint does not much change btwn layers... but is v specific regionally... useful for separating regions...) (just as Brodmann was able to characterize his areas cytoarchitectonically; this method is an even finer method of distinguishi ...
... fingerprint is surprisingly stable between individuals... (fingerprint does not much change btwn layers... but is v specific regionally... useful for separating regions...) (just as Brodmann was able to characterize his areas cytoarchitectonically; this method is an even finer method of distinguishi ...
Introductory Psychology 85-102 2013 Exam I Review Notes The
... IV. Motivation (Ch 12 + Related readings) We will be covering mostly motivation material at this time rather than the end of the chapter material on emotion. The basic model here is a mechanistic one of organisms needing to adapt to highly volatile environments by means of homeostatic mechanisms and ...
... IV. Motivation (Ch 12 + Related readings) We will be covering mostly motivation material at this time rather than the end of the chapter material on emotion. The basic model here is a mechanistic one of organisms needing to adapt to highly volatile environments by means of homeostatic mechanisms and ...
Psychology: the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
... judge whether it is safe enough to carry out or not o rights and well-being of participants must be weighed against the study’s value to science – people come first and then research o participants must be allowed to make an informed decision about participation have to explain the study to the pe ...
... judge whether it is safe enough to carry out or not o rights and well-being of participants must be weighed against the study’s value to science – people come first and then research o participants must be allowed to make an informed decision about participation have to explain the study to the pe ...
Research Proposal: Nivedita Chatterjee
... glial cells have been mapped fully and the data is available. In spite of being a relatively simple organism, it is capable of a surprising variety of behaviors. It shows adaptability to changing conditions as well as learning. I will be developing tools and strains which would allow studying change ...
... glial cells have been mapped fully and the data is available. In spite of being a relatively simple organism, it is capable of a surprising variety of behaviors. It shows adaptability to changing conditions as well as learning. I will be developing tools and strains which would allow studying change ...
MASSIVE AP Psychology Vocabulary List
... 59) Wilhelm Wundt- known for his STRUCTURALISM perspective; first psychology lab; key idea is introspection. 60) William James- known for FUNCTIONALISM perspective; first psychology textbook; key idea is ADAPTATION to ENVIRONMENT, we do things that were advantageous for our ancestors 61) Introspecti ...
... 59) Wilhelm Wundt- known for his STRUCTURALISM perspective; first psychology lab; key idea is introspection. 60) William James- known for FUNCTIONALISM perspective; first psychology textbook; key idea is ADAPTATION to ENVIRONMENT, we do things that were advantageous for our ancestors 61) Introspecti ...
Psychology as a Science
... check out the prediction experimentally. Experiment will either support or not support the hypothesis. EXAMPLE: At the beginning of the first therapy visit asked person what has improved between the phone call and the session. Therapist begins asking other clients and notes goals met in fewer sessio ...
... check out the prediction experimentally. Experiment will either support or not support the hypothesis. EXAMPLE: At the beginning of the first therapy visit asked person what has improved between the phone call and the session. Therapist begins asking other clients and notes goals met in fewer sessio ...
MASSIVE AP Psychology Vocabulary List
... 59) Wilhelm Wundt- known for his STRUCTURALISM perspective; first psychology lab; key idea is introspection. 60) William James- known for FUNCTIONALISM perspective; first psychology textbook; key idea is ADAPTATION to ENVIRONMENT, we do things that were advantageous for our ancestors 61) Introspecti ...
... 59) Wilhelm Wundt- known for his STRUCTURALISM perspective; first psychology lab; key idea is introspection. 60) William James- known for FUNCTIONALISM perspective; first psychology textbook; key idea is ADAPTATION to ENVIRONMENT, we do things that were advantageous for our ancestors 61) Introspecti ...
MASSIVE AP Psychology Vocabulary List
... 59) Wilhelm Wundt- known for his STRUCTURALISM perspective; first psychology lab; key idea is introspection. 60) William James- known for FUNCTIONALISM perspective; first psychology textbook; key idea is ADAPTATION to ENVIRONMENT, we do things that were advantageous for our ancestors 61) Introspecti ...
... 59) Wilhelm Wundt- known for his STRUCTURALISM perspective; first psychology lab; key idea is introspection. 60) William James- known for FUNCTIONALISM perspective; first psychology textbook; key idea is ADAPTATION to ENVIRONMENT, we do things that were advantageous for our ancestors 61) Introspecti ...
Central Nervous System (CNS)
... 4. Role in motor control 1. Regulation of many homeostatic functions, such as temperature control, thirst, urine output, and food intake 2. Important link between nervous and endocrine systems 3. Extensive involvement with emotion and basic behavioral patterns 1. Maintenance of balance 2. Enhancemen ...
... 4. Role in motor control 1. Regulation of many homeostatic functions, such as temperature control, thirst, urine output, and food intake 2. Important link between nervous and endocrine systems 3. Extensive involvement with emotion and basic behavioral patterns 1. Maintenance of balance 2. Enhancemen ...
neurons
... – What does split brain mean? – Why did the woman have this procedure? – How were the woman’s language and perceptual abilities affected? – What do these cases show us about brain function? ...
... – What does split brain mean? – Why did the woman have this procedure? – How were the woman’s language and perceptual abilities affected? – What do these cases show us about brain function? ...
Stages of Brain Development
... neurophysiology of development of the brain and nervous system is nothing short of remarkable. We are born with around 100 billion neurons, and the development of the brain continues long after birth, with dendrites of some neurons in the neocortex continuing to grow well into old age[1]. Pregnancy ...
... neurophysiology of development of the brain and nervous system is nothing short of remarkable. We are born with around 100 billion neurons, and the development of the brain continues long after birth, with dendrites of some neurons in the neocortex continuing to grow well into old age[1]. Pregnancy ...
Social Learning Theory
... A symbol is something that people create and use to stand for something else. (e.g., object, ...
... A symbol is something that people create and use to stand for something else. (e.g., object, ...
Hypothalamus and Limbic System, Lecture 2 Emotion and reward
... VTA neurons provide a learning signal • The results from Schultz’s experiments show that VTA neurons provide a learning signal that reflects reward expectation. From a computational viewpoint, the cells’ firing rate is modulated when the reward received differs from the reward predicted. • This lear ...
... VTA neurons provide a learning signal • The results from Schultz’s experiments show that VTA neurons provide a learning signal that reflects reward expectation. From a computational viewpoint, the cells’ firing rate is modulated when the reward received differs from the reward predicted. • This lear ...
Hypothalamus and Limbic System, Lecture 2
... VTA neurons provide a learning signal • The results from Schultz’s experiments show that VTA neurons provide a learning signal that reflects reward expectation. From a computational viewpoint, the cells’ firing rate is modulated when the reward received differs from the reward predicted. • This lea ...
... VTA neurons provide a learning signal • The results from Schultz’s experiments show that VTA neurons provide a learning signal that reflects reward expectation. From a computational viewpoint, the cells’ firing rate is modulated when the reward received differs from the reward predicted. • This lea ...
Nervous Systems (ch. 48 & 49) Sum13
... Lack of homeostatic control Loss of long-term memory formation ...
... Lack of homeostatic control Loss of long-term memory formation ...
Central Sensitization
... stimulus can now be now perceived as noxious and potentially lead to pain. Understanding this process is essential to a better understanding of chronic and persistent pain states. Whilst most of the literature does focuses on physiological changes within the spinal cord there have also been shown to ...
... stimulus can now be now perceived as noxious and potentially lead to pain. Understanding this process is essential to a better understanding of chronic and persistent pain states. Whilst most of the literature does focuses on physiological changes within the spinal cord there have also been shown to ...
Chapter 12
... conjunctions of events • Temporal proximity aids in the development of causal inferences but it is not a necessary condition • Superstitious behavior in humans is more likely to be due to RULE-GOVERNED BEHAVIOR (rules that guide our behavior and make us less sensitive to the contingencies of reinfor ...
... conjunctions of events • Temporal proximity aids in the development of causal inferences but it is not a necessary condition • Superstitious behavior in humans is more likely to be due to RULE-GOVERNED BEHAVIOR (rules that guide our behavior and make us less sensitive to the contingencies of reinfor ...