Brain parts
Language center of the brain
Temporal Lobe
Sudden uncontrolled burst of electrical activity
Seizure
"Branches" of neuron that receives electrical signals from other neurons
Dendrites
Neurotransmitter that inhibits pain signals
Endorphins
What is neuroplasticity?
Brain's ability to learn, grow, and form new connections
Oldest part of brain controls basic life functions
Brain stem
Injury with numbness or weakness on one side of face or limbs
Stroke
Synapse
Neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions
acetylcholine
What is growth mindset?
The belief that our intelligence is not fixed and we can learn new things
Amygdala
What happens to the brain during TBI (traumatic brain injury)?
Banging or movement that hits the brain
What happens with too much GABA?
relaxation, sedation
One way to develop to develop a growth mindset (that has not been answered yet)
(Answers will vary)
What are the major functions of the Frontal Lobe?
decision-making, executive functioning, problem solving
Why was Phineas Gage important to the study of psychology?
Gage's brain injury inspired the scientific study of the brain and its functions
The name of the chemicals that are communicated between neurons
Neurotransmitters
Adrenaline is most similar to this neurotransmitter
Epinephrine
What is the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset?
Fixed = Born with certain intelligence that cannot improve
Growth = Can always get smarter and learn new skills
Trying to memorize and navigate a maze uses this part of the brain
Hippocampus
What is the difference between a concussion and CTE?
Concussion is from 1 incident, but CTE is brain damage from multiple traumas to the head over a long period of time
What is the main function of neurons?
Allows the flow of information/communcation for senses, thoughts, and actions
Antidepressants known as SSRIs involve which neurotransmitter?
Serotonin
Explain growth mindset using the concept of neuroplasticity in your explanation
(Must explain and connect the concepts of growth mindset + neuroplasticity)