Short Term Memory
A progressive disease that destroys the brain’s neurons, gradually impairing memory, thinking, language, and other cognitive functions, resulting in the complete inability to care for oneself, the most common form of dementia.
What is Alzheimers
This ancient civilization was among the first to document brain surgery, evidenced by skulls showing trepanation.
What is ancient Egypt.
This type of conditioning, developed by Ivan Pavlov, involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response.
What is classical conditioning.
This emotion is often described as the body’s natural response to a perceived threat, and it can trigger a “fight or flight” reaction.
What is fear.
Which part of a neuron sends signals to other neurons.
What is Dendrites
Which lobe stores memory.
What is temporal lobe
This 19th-century railroad worker survived a severe brain injury, leading to groundbreaking insights into the relationship between brain damage and personality.
Who is Phineas Gage.
This process, introduced by B.F. Skinner involves increasing or decreasing behavior through reinforcement or punishment.
What is operant conditioning.
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities.
What is depression
Name the three major development divisions of the brain.
Forebrain, Midbrain, Hindbrain.
how long does short term memory last
What is 30 seconds
In the 4th century BCE, this Greek philosopher believed the brain’s primary function was to cool the blood, while the heart was the center of thought and emotion.
Who is Aristotle.
In Classical Conditioning, this term refers to the initial stage when a neutral stimulus begins to trigger the conditioned response.
What is acquisition.
This emotion involves a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility, often in response to perceived wrongs or injustices.
What is Anger.
Which Lobe is associated with listening.
What is the Temporal Lobe
At what age do average humans recall their furthest memories
What is 3-4 years
This individual is known for his work on mapping the brain’s motor cortex through electrical stimulation in the 19th century.
Who is Dr. Wilder Penfield.
This form of learning occurs by observing and imitating others and was heavily researched by Albert Bandura.
What is observational learning.
This anxiety disorder involves recurring panic attacks and intense fear, often without a clear cause.
What is panic disorder.
Where was Phineas Gage hit in the brain.
What is the Frontal Lobe
Emotions can enhance and disrupt memory. (True or False).
What is True
This ancient Greek physician correctly theorized that the brain was the center of intellect and sensation, opposing earlier beliefs centered on the heart.
Who is Hippocrates.
In Operant Conditioning, this specific reinforcement schedule rewards behavior only after a specific number of responses.
What is a fixed-ratio schedule.
This emotion, often associated with feelings of gratitude and joy, is a state of contentment and satisfaction.
What is happiness.
Name the main purpose of the Hypothalamus
What is Regulates fear, thirst, sexual drive, and agression