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9778146254IntrospectionObservation of one's own mental and emotional process0
9778160435Wilhelm Wundt"Father of Psychology" Introspection First lab in 1879 Germany1
9778172799Edward TichenerStructuralism2
9778188550StructuralismStudy/focus is the structure of the mind3
9778196643William JamesFunctionalism4
9778199345FunctionalismStudy/Focus is how the mind allows people to adapt, live, work, and play5
9778236107GestaltStudy/Focus is the perception and sensation, particularly the perception of patterns and whole figures (The Whole)6
9778247850Max WertheimerGestalt7
9778297832Sigmund FreudPsychoanalysis8
9778304667PsychoanalysisTheory/Therapy based on Freud9
9778408748Freud's TheoryUnconscious mind plays an important role in controlling day-to-day behaviors and thoughts. (Psychodynamic Perspective)10
9778438743John WatsonBehaviorism11
9778444100Ivan PavlovExperiment of classical conditioning in the salivation of dogs in Russia.12
9778468646BehaviorismScience of behavior that focuses on observable behavior only.13
9778481678PsychologyScientific study of behavior and mental processes.14
9778495871Psychology Goals1. Description - What is happening? 2. Explanation - Why is it happening? 3. Prediction - When will it happen again? 4. Control - How can it be changed?15
9778538916Psychodynamic PerspectiveRole of the unconscious mind16
9778549952Behaviorist PerspectiveStudy Psychology focusing on observable actions/behaviors/ and events.17
9778560166Humanistic PerspectiveEmphasizes human potential and free will.18
9778587539Biological Psychology (Biopsychology)Focus of biology underlying behaviors and thoughts.19
9778599801Cognitive PerspectiveFocuses on thoughts or "cognitions"20
9778605830Cognitive NeuroscienceSpecific area of the cognitive perspective that focuses on physical changes in the brain that occur when we think, remember, or engage in other mental processes.21
9778628780Sociocultural PerspectiveRole of social and cultural factors on our behaviors and thoughts .22
9778651511Evolutionary PsychologistsAttempt to explain behavior and thoughts in terms of their adaptive or survival qualities.23
9778662770PsychiatristsReceive medical degree, treat serious psychological disorders, and prescribe meds.24
9778682781PsychologistDoctor Degree, counseling25
9778694598PsychoanalystPsychiatrist or Psychologist who has received training of Freud's terms.26
9778726156Psychiatric Social WorkerReceives Master of Social Work, counseling27
9778743693Scientific Method1. Asking a Question 2. Forming a Hypothesis 3. Test Hypothesis 4. Drawing Conclusions 5. Report your results28
9778767747Observer effectTendency of people or animals to behave differently from normal when they know they are being observed.29
9778776954Observer BiasTendency of observers to see what they expect30
9778830150The Nervous SystemExtensive network of specialized cells that carry information to and from all parts of the body.31
9778843709NeuronsBasic cell that makes up the nervous system and that receives and sends messages within the system.32
9778983422DendritesPart of the neuron that receives messages from other neurons. (Tree)33
9779021918SomaCell body of the neuron responsible for maintaining the life of the cell.34
9779081134AxonTubelike structure that carries the neural message to to other cells35
9779120816Glial cellsCells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons along with getting rid of important waste.36
9779138029MyelinFatty substance produced by37
9779503733Axon TerminalBranches at the end of the axon38
9779655910Synaptic KnobRounded areas on the end of the axon terminals.39
9779683974NeurotransmittersChemicals found in the synaptic vesicles that, when released, has an effect on the next cell.40
9779743863Synaptic VesiclesSaclike structures found inside the synaptic knob containing chemicals41
9779747905Synaptic GapMicrosoptic fluid filled space between the synaptic knob of one cell and the dendrites or surface of the next cell42
9779750533Receptor SightsHoles in the dendrites or certain cells of the muscles and glands, which are shaped to fit only certain neurotransmitters.43
9780088381Central Nervous SystemMade up of the brain and spinal cord.44
9780100233Afferent NeuronsSensory - senses to the brain45
9780100234Efferent NeuronsMotor - Spinal cord to muscles46
9780231511Peripheral Nervous SystemMade up of all the nerves and neurons that are NOT in the brain or spinal cord.47
9780243938Somatic Nervous SystemPart of PNS that consists of all the nerves coming from our sensory systems.48
9780248153Automatic Nervous SystemPart of the PNS made up of the nerves going to and from our organs, glands, and involuntary muscles, and is divided into two.49
9780318731Sympathetic DivisionBodies flight/fight mode - includes responses such as increased heart rate, increased breathing, adn dilation of pupils.50
9780335355Parasympathetic divisionControls body when you are at a state of rest. Such as keeping the heart beating when sleeping.51
9781044307Brainstem1. Medulla 2. Pons 3. Reticular Formation 4. Cerebellum52
9781055058MedullaControls life-sustaining functions (Heart beat)53
9781061692PonsInfluences sleep, dreams, and coordination54
9781064585Reticular FormationAttention and Arousal55
9781066477CerebellumControls involuntary movements56
9781073137The Limbic System1. Thalamus 2. Hypothalamus 3. Hippocampus 4. Amygdala57
9781076301ThalamusControl center of the body, receives and sends messages58
9781095695HypothalamusRegulates bodily needs such as thirst59
9781100540HippocampusFormation of long-term memory60
9781111626AmygdalaResponse of fear61
9781124607Broca's AreaLeft Frontal Lobe Language Production62
9781134487Broca's AphasiaTrouble producing words he/she wants to say63
9781150038Wernicke's AreaLeft Temporal Lobe Comprehension of language64
9781161930Wernicke's AphasiaWords do not make sense65
9785467986RodsDetect brightness of light and send information about levels of black, white, and grey66
9785467987ConesColor and produce images67
9785550006Eye68
9785568346Ear69

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