The Brain
... Disorders of Planning and Social Cognition • Caused by damage to prefrontal area – Disrupts executive control– processes that allow us to direct our own cognitive activities • e.g., setting priorities, planning, strategizing, ignoring distractors ...
... Disorders of Planning and Social Cognition • Caused by damage to prefrontal area – Disrupts executive control– processes that allow us to direct our own cognitive activities • e.g., setting priorities, planning, strategizing, ignoring distractors ...
Neuro-transmitters
... Within these areas of study, the understanding of the brain and its constituent parts have led to substantial contributions to the relationship between brain and behaviour. Included among these areas are the physiological mechanisms associated with the central nervous system. An overall understandi ...
... Within these areas of study, the understanding of the brain and its constituent parts have led to substantial contributions to the relationship between brain and behaviour. Included among these areas are the physiological mechanisms associated with the central nervous system. An overall understandi ...
Unit Two
... growth of female sex characteristics. They regulate the reproductive cycles of females. The levels of these hormones can vary, causing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) which could cause fatigue, irritability, and depression. (see text pg. 172 if needed) ...
... growth of female sex characteristics. They regulate the reproductive cycles of females. The levels of these hormones can vary, causing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) which could cause fatigue, irritability, and depression. (see text pg. 172 if needed) ...
1. Brain Parts Song Worksheet—3 min Use the word bank to
... 5All sensory information passes through the thalamus and is _________________ to the correct part of the cerebral cortex. 6Surrounding the thalamus is a structure called the _________________. 7The folded outer surface of the brain is called the _________________ . 8The brain is divided into _______ ...
... 5All sensory information passes through the thalamus and is _________________ to the correct part of the cerebral cortex. 6Surrounding the thalamus is a structure called the _________________. 7The folded outer surface of the brain is called the _________________ . 8The brain is divided into _______ ...
Presentation - Ch 2 Sections Demo-6-7
... different types of brain tissue. Top images show ventricular enlargement in a schizophrenic patient. Bottom image taken using a functional MRI (fMRI) shows brain regions when a participant lies. ...
... different types of brain tissue. Top images show ventricular enlargement in a schizophrenic patient. Bottom image taken using a functional MRI (fMRI) shows brain regions when a participant lies. ...
Nervous and Endocrine System
... 1. _______________ produced that affects the body 2. Transported by the Circulatory ________________ system 3. Only affect their target organ ...
... 1. _______________ produced that affects the body 2. Transported by the Circulatory ________________ system 3. Only affect their target organ ...
General PLTW Document
... and hearing. Senses such as sight and smell are processed by the brain after signals are sent through specialized nerves such as the optic nerve. Alternately, sensory neurons in the skin send signals through the spinal cord in order for the brain to interpret sensations of touch, pain, heat, and col ...
... and hearing. Senses such as sight and smell are processed by the brain after signals are sent through specialized nerves such as the optic nerve. Alternately, sensory neurons in the skin send signals through the spinal cord in order for the brain to interpret sensations of touch, pain, heat, and col ...
Mary Lyon hypothesis: Inactivation of all but one X chromosome
... reports the work of David Page, the gene detected on the X chromosome that appeared similar to that of the SRY gene on the Y chromosome, may have been the NR0B1 gene. • In association with the Lyon hypothesis, in which all but one X chromosome is inactivated to a Barr or chromatin body, an interplay ...
... reports the work of David Page, the gene detected on the X chromosome that appeared similar to that of the SRY gene on the Y chromosome, may have been the NR0B1 gene. • In association with the Lyon hypothesis, in which all but one X chromosome is inactivated to a Barr or chromatin body, an interplay ...
From nacici to maranteega: is female polygamy a
... During the study, we noticed that the female possessive behavior toward males was the same in both group: during courtship, females prefer males that do a lot of things, that are possibly sportiv, full of friends, that are pheegoni, bobe and that are potentially full of resources. Then, after the ge ...
... During the study, we noticed that the female possessive behavior toward males was the same in both group: during courtship, females prefer males that do a lot of things, that are possibly sportiv, full of friends, that are pheegoni, bobe and that are potentially full of resources. Then, after the ge ...
Psychology Chapter 3
... Medical Note: A CT Scan (or CAT Scan) and an MRI operate differently and are better suited for different types of diagnoses. An MRI suited for examining soft tissue, (e.g. ligament and tendon injury, spinal cord injury, brain tumors etc.) while a CT scan is better suited for bone injuries, lung and ...
... Medical Note: A CT Scan (or CAT Scan) and an MRI operate differently and are better suited for different types of diagnoses. An MRI suited for examining soft tissue, (e.g. ligament and tendon injury, spinal cord injury, brain tumors etc.) while a CT scan is better suited for bone injuries, lung and ...
Chapter 11 sexual selection (slides 1
... • P2: Genetic co-variation between trait and preference – Method 1: Select for trait, see if preference also changes ...
... • P2: Genetic co-variation between trait and preference – Method 1: Select for trait, see if preference also changes ...
Chapter 2 STUDY GUIDE
... *Phineas Gage showed severe personality changes following a mining accident that damaged his prefrontal cortex (FRONTAL LOBE). *Broca’s Area is located in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere and is responsible for speech production language production; putting words into sentences. *Wernicke’s A ...
... *Phineas Gage showed severe personality changes following a mining accident that damaged his prefrontal cortex (FRONTAL LOBE). *Broca’s Area is located in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere and is responsible for speech production language production; putting words into sentences. *Wernicke’s A ...
Ch 13: Central Nervous System Part 1: The Brain p 378
... Gray matter deep to the cerebral cortex, below floor of lateral ventricles. Function: modulate motor output from the cerebral cortex. Subconscious control of skeletal muscle tone and coordination of ...
... Gray matter deep to the cerebral cortex, below floor of lateral ventricles. Function: modulate motor output from the cerebral cortex. Subconscious control of skeletal muscle tone and coordination of ...
THE HUMAN BODY
... CHANGE SHAPE TO SEE CLOSE OR FAR • RELAXED – FLATTENS LENS – SEE FAR • CONTRACT – NORMAL – SEE CLOSE ...
... CHANGE SHAPE TO SEE CLOSE OR FAR • RELAXED – FLATTENS LENS – SEE FAR • CONTRACT – NORMAL – SEE CLOSE ...
the teenage brain webquest
... http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2004/imaging-study-shows-brainmaturing.shtml Focus on paragraphs 4-6 http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/teenbrain.cfm Read the first three paragraphs of Teenage Brain : A Work In Progress. After reading this part of the article, answer the following questions. ...
... http://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2004/imaging-study-shows-brainmaturing.shtml Focus on paragraphs 4-6 http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/teenbrain.cfm Read the first three paragraphs of Teenage Brain : A Work In Progress. After reading this part of the article, answer the following questions. ...
Neurotransmitters - Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
... The Spirit of MI, of being non-judgmental and honoring clients autonomy while helping explore the ambivalence of change can help increase the person’s comfort level in thinking about change and their emotional honesty with themselves. This helps to minimize the chance of feeling threatened, which ha ...
... The Spirit of MI, of being non-judgmental and honoring clients autonomy while helping explore the ambivalence of change can help increase the person’s comfort level in thinking about change and their emotional honesty with themselves. This helps to minimize the chance of feeling threatened, which ha ...
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The Brain [Fig 7.2 p. 98] • largest, most important part of the nervous
... mainly of nerve bodies located in a thin layer less than 3mm thick with axons projecting to interior of cortex; cortex deeply grooved making it possible for maximum amount of gray matter to fit in limited space • white matter lies in interior and consists largely of myelin covered nerve fibers; mess ...
... mainly of nerve bodies located in a thin layer less than 3mm thick with axons projecting to interior of cortex; cortex deeply grooved making it possible for maximum amount of gray matter to fit in limited space • white matter lies in interior and consists largely of myelin covered nerve fibers; mess ...
Giuliana Gentie Using History Annotated Bibliography Fitzhugh
... and the everyday issues and experiences that influence it. ...
... and the everyday issues and experiences that influence it. ...
CNS=Central Nervous System
... 1. How many hours of sleep to you need to get in order to be fully alert? 2. What is the name of your Biological Timing System and how does it change during the teenage years? 3. What analogy does the announcer use for a teen that is trying to function with not enough sleep? 4. What are three daily ...
... 1. How many hours of sleep to you need to get in order to be fully alert? 2. What is the name of your Biological Timing System and how does it change during the teenage years? 3. What analogy does the announcer use for a teen that is trying to function with not enough sleep? 4. What are three daily ...
Unit_2_-_Biological_Bases_of_Behavior
... elevated levels of testosterone exhibit “male” behavioral characteristics Males with normal male hormones but had their sex reassigned at birth for various reasons often embrace a male identity, despite efforts to raise them as females ...
... elevated levels of testosterone exhibit “male” behavioral characteristics Males with normal male hormones but had their sex reassigned at birth for various reasons often embrace a male identity, despite efforts to raise them as females ...
Unit 3 "Cliff Notes" Review
... The motor cortex is the area at the rear of the frontal lobes that control voluntary movements. The sensory cortex (parietal cortex) receives information from skin surface and sense organs. Association Areas •A 19thcentury American railroad construction foreman •In 1848, survived of an accident in w ...
... The motor cortex is the area at the rear of the frontal lobes that control voluntary movements. The sensory cortex (parietal cortex) receives information from skin surface and sense organs. Association Areas •A 19thcentury American railroad construction foreman •In 1848, survived of an accident in w ...
The Nervous System
... • A nerve impulse is therefore any electric signal transmitted by a neuron • As signals move from one neuron to another, they must cross the synapse. This is the transition zone between two neurons (a very small gap) ...
... • A nerve impulse is therefore any electric signal transmitted by a neuron • As signals move from one neuron to another, they must cross the synapse. This is the transition zone between two neurons (a very small gap) ...
Introduction to the course
... Machine processes information; represents & abstracts. These become causes within machine; mind/experience is both product and cause for brain; will consider how. ANIMAL MODELS Most of our gain in knowledge of human brain since Descartes has not come from our own brain. At least 80% of available obs ...
... Machine processes information; represents & abstracts. These become causes within machine; mind/experience is both product and cause for brain; will consider how. ANIMAL MODELS Most of our gain in knowledge of human brain since Descartes has not come from our own brain. At least 80% of available obs ...
File
... Whenever we have a new experience, a new pathway in the brain is used. Each new experience changes our behaviour - this is called learning. ...
... Whenever we have a new experience, a new pathway in the brain is used. Each new experience changes our behaviour - this is called learning. ...