Nature/Nurture/brain
What does nature refer to in psychology?
Genetics and Inherited Traits
Which lobe is mainly responsible for vision?
Occipital
What connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain?
Corpus Callosum
What are neurotransmitters?
Chemicals that carry messages between neurons
Which of the following is a depressant?
Alcohol
What does nurture refer to?
Life experiences and environment
Which lobe helps with planning, decision-making, and problem-solving?
Frontal
What happens in split-brain research when the corpus callosum is cut?
The two hemispheres have difficulty sharing information.
Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and motivation?
Dopamine
What is REM sleep often associated with?
Vivid dreaming
Which is an example of nature?
Having your mother's eye color
Which brain structure is important for forming new memories?
Hippocampus
What is the main job of a neuron?
Carry information
Which neurotransmitter helps regulate mood and sleep?
Serotonin
What is circadian Rhythm
The body's roughly 24-hour sleep-wake cycle
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
Which brain structure is strongly involved in processing fear?
Amygdala
What part of the neuron receives messages from other cells?
Dendrites
What is a psychoactive drug?
A drug that changes brain activity and mental processes
During which stage of sleep do people generally experience their deepest sleep?
NREM Stage 3
Which part of the brain helps control breathing and heartbeat?
Brain stem and Medulla
Which lobe helps you understand spoken language and recognize sounds?
Temporal
What is the job of the axon?
Carry signals away from the cell body
What does a stimulant do?
Increases alertness and activity
According to the activation-synthesis theory, dreams happen because the brain:
Tries to make sense of brain activity during sleep