Subfileds
explores link between physical brain and mind
biological psychologist
behavior and mental processes are largely shaped by nervous system.
biological approach
part of the neuron that produces energy for the cell
cell body
biological clock
circadian rhythym
increases neural activity and speed up body functions
stimulants
changes from womb to tomb
developmental psychologist
Darwinism
evolutionary approach
carries the messages away from cell body
axon
what does REM stand for
Rapid Eye movement
slow neural activity and functions
experiments how we perceive, think and solve problems
cognitive psychologist
behavior comes from unconscious drives, stemming from childhood
psycho dynamic approach
receives impulses and conducts them to cell body
dendrites
Have a hard time falling asleep
insomnia
distort perceptions and evoke sensory images
hallucinogen
study and advise on behaivior in the work place
industrial psychology
emphasizes learning, especially each persons experience with rewards and punishments
behaviroal approach
insulates and protects axon
myelin
cant breath at night and wake up for short periods of time
sleep apnea
THC is the active ingredient. Gives feeling of euphoria
marijuana
explores hwo peopel influence one another
social psychologist
emphasizes individual potential for growth and stress
humanistic approach
junction between the axon terminals
synapse
Wake up screaming and have no idea why
Night terrors
have a bad feeling and you feel you need something. people who are addicted feel this without a drug.
withdrawal