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*Functionalism formed as a reaction to the theories of the structuralist school of thought and was heavily influenced by the work of William James. Major functionalist thinkers included John Dewey and Harvey Carr. Instead of focusing on the mental processes themselves, functionalist thinkers were instead interested in the role that these processes play. *Behaviorism Behaviorism became a dominant school of thought during the 1950s. It was based upon the work of thinkers such as: John B. Watson Ivan Pavlov B. F. Skinner

Themes & Variations: Chapter 3

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BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM Nervous System: Peripheral: Somatic Nervous System: Afferent-Goes to CNS (BRAIN) Efferent-Goes away from the CNS (BRAIN) Autonomic Nervous System: automates your heart, lungs, and glands Sympathetic-output?of energy during times of stress [GO] Parasympathetic-conserves?bodily resources [BREAK] Structure: Neurons-basic unit of the nervous system; receive, integrate, transmit Glia- support, nourish insulate? Can also transmit. VERY MINOR ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Neuron: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? MAIN 3 PARTS: Dendrite-takes information TO the cell body Cell Body-maintenance-keeps it alive Axon-takes the information AWAY from the neuron (highway of the nervous system) terminal button-small knob that secrete NEURO CHEMICALS Neuro chemicals-stored by synapse

AP Psychology Myers 7th Edition Stress and Health Module

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Stress and Illness Stress and unhealthy behaviors can put us at serious risk. 10 leading causes of death in US: cigarette smoking, alcohol abuse, unprotected sex, ignoring doctors? orders, insufficient exercise, illicit drugs, and poor nutrition. Modify these behavioral sources of illness and we might lessen suffering, increase life expectancy, and enhance quality of life. Health psychology provides psychology?s contribution on behavioral medicine. Module 39: Stress and Illness Karl: sees snake while away from campsite; flight or fight? Karl runs to campsite, with his adrenaline flowing, and heart pounding. Karen: late to work because of construction, notices her tense muscles, clenched teeth, and churning stomach.

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