Cognitive Development
A period of where learning and brain development must occur
Critical period
The phase of sleep where memories are consolidated and dreaming occurs
REM
The neuroimaging technique that involves electrodes measuring brain activity
electroencephalography
A type of behaviour which allows for efficient functioning in daily life
Adaptive behaviour
The type of intelligence associated with empathy for yourself and other people
Emotional intelligence
The concept of the brain always growing and healing throughout life
neural plasticity
The disorder that causes a person to fall asleep suddenly, often straight into REM sleep
Narcolepsy
The two sub structures of the peripheral nervous system
Somatic and autonomic
The theory of normality associated with being healthy and free of disease/disorder
The medical approach
The theory that suggests there are different types of intelligence
Gardner's multiple intelligences theory
The type of attachment that is often the result of trauma or neglect
disorganised attachment
The type of body rhythm that regulates the sleep wake cycle and lasts approximately 24 hours
circadian rhythm
The part of the neuron which contains DNA
Nucleus
The pre-conceived stereotypes of psychological disorders held by people
Stigma
What does IQ stand for?
Intelligence quotient
The process of the brain removing neural connections that are no longer necessary
Synaptic pruning
The two brain structures that interact to regulate melatonin
Hypothalamus and the pineal gland
The part of the brain associated with comprehending language
Wernicke's area
A situation where someone loses contact with reality
Psychosis OR Schizophrenia
One of the common Intelligence scales
Stanford-Binet scale or Wechsler's intelligence scale
The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development
Sensorimotor
The technique to measure sleep by testing muscle activity is called
The type of chemical passed between neurons to continue message delivery
Neurotransmitter
The type of treatment that involves the production of seizures to treat serious psychological disorders
Electroconvulsive therapy
What is the contextual model of intelligence?
Intelligence is according to the culture of the individual