Brain Functions
What does the Thalamus do?
Regulate the pituitary gland
convert short term memory into long term
Relay information from sensory receptors to proper parts of the rain
Relay information from sensory receptors to proper parts of the rain relay information from sensory receptors to proper parts of the brain
What are neurotransmitters?
Chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate
What does the hippocampus do?
relay information from sensory receptors to proper parts of the brain
Convert short-term memory into long-term memory
Emotion processing and decision-making specifically positive
Convert short-term memory into long-term memory
Define Heredity
Genetic transfer of characteristics from parent to child
What is neurogenesis
Process by which new neurons are formed in the brain
What is the hypothalamus?
fight or flight influence is fear response and motivation
regulates the pituitary gland essentially in charge of hormones
emotion processing positive only
Regulates the pituatary gland, then the pituarary gland regulates the endocrine system and the endocrine system regulates hormones.
What is an indicator of higher serotonin levels
Higher self-esteem
What percentage of what we do is unconscious?
80 to 90%
Define environment
The surroundings or conditions in which a person animal or plant lives or operates
Define epigenetics
Study of how your behavior and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work
What is the basal ganglia?
has important role in movement
in charge of fight or flight response and influences our motivation
Relays information from sensory receptors the proper parts of the brain
Has important role in movement
How can dopamine levels reach a healthy balance?
Not being on your phone as much and natural stimulus like going outside
Define behavior genetics
The study of relative limits and power of genetic environmental influences on behavior
Define plasticity
An organism that is able to change and adapt in environment
What is conscientiousness
The state of being awake and aware of one surroundings