History
Who is known for developing psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
What are the two variables used to describe cognitive neuroscience methods?
Spacial resolution and temporal resolution.
Why is genetics important in psychology?
Genetics can influence the risk of certain psychological disorders
What is the primary focus of Wilhelm Wundt's structuralism?
Breaking down thoughts and behavior into simple elements.
Which imaging technique involves injecting participants with radioactive glucose to observe brain activity?
Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan).
What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
Genotype refers to the full set of genes, while phenotype refers to the observable traits and interactions based on those genes.
What is the main emphasis of Ivan Pavlov's behaviorism?
The study of observable behavior, rather than underlying mental processes.
Which imaging technique provides a structural picture of the brain?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
What are alleles?
Different forms of a gene that can determine traits.
Which prominent psychologist is known for developing the concept of the unconscious mind and psychoanalysis
igmund Freud is known for developing the concept of the unconscious mind and psychoanalysis.
What is the term for a temporary disruption of brain function using magnetic stimulation?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
What is the study of traits produced by the interaction of multiple gene pairs known as?
Polygenic Inheritance
Who is often considered the founder of psychology as an experimental science and established the first psychology laboratory in 1879?
Wilhelm Wundt is considered the founder of psychology as an experimental science and established the first psychology laboratory in 1879.
What are the two key variables that cognitive neuroscience methods, such as EEG and fMRI, focus on to understand brain function and cognitive processes?
The two key variables are spacial resolution and temporal resolution.
What is epigenetics, and how is it influenced?
Epigenetics refers to changes in gene expression influenced by experiences in life.