Brain
Controls heartbeat and breathing
The Medulla
What does the Endocrine System use to communicate?
Hormones
Who developed the Cognitive Triad
Aaron Beck
What personality type is more relaxed and easy going?
Type A
Stage of sleep where it is most difficult to wake someone
Stage 4
"Little Brain" , fine, voluntary motor movements
Cerebellum
What is the "Master Gland"
Pituitary Gland
OCD is classified as what type of disorder?
Anxiety
What is the "reality principle" part of the personality according to Freud?
Ego
Identify two theories for why we sleep.
1. protection
2. recuperation
3. remembering (Memory)
4. Growth
Processes new memories
Hippocampus
Chemicals that cross synapse in the nervous system?
Neurotransmitters
High levels of what neurotransmitter is associated with schizophrenia?
Dopamine
What is the most common personality inventory?
MMPI - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
The study of psychoactive drugs.
Psychopharmacology
Limbic System
What system helps your body prepare to confront a stressful situation?
Sympathetic Nervous System
David Rosenhan
Emotional style and characteristics that define how a person deals with the world?
Temperament
What does REM sleep stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
Associated with the muscles used to help form speech
Broca's Area
What protects the Neuron and increases action potential?
Myelin Sheath
What is a treatment that focuses on helping clients achieve a meaningful perception of their lives?
Existential Therapy
Unconditional Positive Regard
What are the two most common sleep disorders?
1. Insomnia
2. Sleep Apnea