Definitions
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to reorganize itself.
Sigmund Freud
Psychoanalysis
Cerebrum
Higher brain functions like thought and action.
Depression
Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
Classical Conditioning
Learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a reflexive response
Synapse
Junction between two neurons.
B.F. Skinner
Behaviorism
Cerebellum
Coordination and balance.
Schizophrenia
Disorder affecting thought processes and emotional responsiveness.
Operant Conditioning
Learning process through rewards and punishments.
Heuristic
A mental shortcut for problem-solving.
Jean Piaget
Cognitive Development
Hippocampus
Memory formation.
Bipolar Disorder
Mood disorder with episodes of mania and depression.
Cognitive Dissonance
Discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs.
Homeostasis
Maintaining internal stability.
Carl Rogers
Humanistic Psychology
Amygdala
Emotion processing.
Anxiety Disorder
Excessive fear or worry.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
A theory of human motivation based on a five-tier model of human needs.
Theory
An explanation of behaviors or events based on observations and evidence.
Albert Bandura
Social Learning Theory
Prefrontal Cortex
Decision making and social behavior.
OCD
Unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions.
Social Learning Theory
Learning by observing others.