Famous Psychologists
Who studied a humans tendency to obey commands issued by an authority figure
Stanley Milgram
excess of what chemical in the body causes depression
monoamine oxidase A
Where is the hypocampus located in the brain
temporal lobe
definition of Cognitive Development
The way children think and process information
Location of the incus
middle ear
What year did Carol Rogers develop his views in Counseling and Psychotherapy
1942
What mainly causes schizophrenia
the exact causes are unknown
What parts of the brain make up the brain stem
Medulla, pons & midbrain
Importance of Cognitive Skills
Helps with every day things like reading, paying attention, learning, remembering and thinking
True or False: The ear is also important for balance
True
What was Albert Bandura's experiment
The Bobo doll experiment. Adults verbally and physically abused a doll in front of kids and they later mimicked those actions
Which mental disorder is caused by experiencing stressful situations and distressing events
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)
What is the function of the cerebellum
controls one's balance and center of gravity
Four characteristics of Cognitive Development
Reasoning, Intelligence, Language, and Memory
where is the Concha located
external ear
What is one methodology strength of Milgram's study
high level of control
what is the most common mental disorder
Depression
where is the amygdala located in the brain
medial temporal lobe
When do children develop their earliest memories
2 and a half years old
Houses the vestibular organs, vessels and numerous nerves
Temporal Bone
Who was considered "The Father of Behaviorism"
B.F. Skinner
What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Ventral Brain
The three factors of Cognitive Development
Nutrition, Environment, and Maternal-Child Interaction
Three most important parts of the ear
pinna, ear canal and ear drum