Parts of the Brain
The part of the brain is associated with complex cognitive functions such as decision-making, planning, and personality
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis is known for his work on the unconscious mind and dream analysis. (HINT: He was very obsessed with male genitals)
Who was Sigmund Freud?
When a person's behavior is determined by repressed unconscious conflicts
What is psychoanalytic theory?
In a psychological context, what is the term for a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, known for its mind-altering effects and potential therapeutic applications?
What is marijuana?
Who is currently the Dean of Education and Human Development at LSUS?
Who is Dr. Wissing?
This small, almond-shaped structure in the brain is associated with the processing and regulation of emotions.
What is the amygdala?
This American psychologist is best known for his research on classical conditioning with animals, most notably, with dogs.
Who was Ivan Pavlov?
This theory, developed by Jean Piaget, outlines stages of development in children, including sensorimotor and formal operational.
What is Piaget's theory of cognitive development?
In a psychological context, what is the acronym for a potent hallucinogenic drug that can cause profound changes in perception, mood, and thought processes?
What is LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)?
Who has been working at LSUS since 1994 and is currently the Department Chair of Psychology?
Who is Dr. Dai?
Chemicals that pass nerve impulses across synapses.
What is a neurotransmitter?
Often referred to as the "father of behaviorism," this American psychologist conducted the famous experiment where he was not so nice to a baby named Albert.
Who was John B. Watson?
This theory of human motivation is often depicted as a pyramid, with these at the base representing basic physiological needs.
What are Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
MDMA, also known as this, is a synthetic drug that produces feelings of emotional closeness, increased energy, and sensory distortion.
What is ecstasy?
Who is a board-certified/ licensed behavior analyst and loves Tayor Swift?
Who is Dr. Gifford?
This structure, located between the brain's two hemispheres, helps relay sensory and motor signals and plays a role in memory and emotion.
What is the thalamus?
This American psychologist is renowned for his research on operant conditioning and is best known for working with rats in which he explored the principles of behavior modification.
Who was B.F. Skinner?
This theory outlines five stages of mental suffering, which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
What is the Kubler-Ross model (or the five stages of grief)?
This narcotic drug leads to physiological dependence and the development of tolerance; derivatives are morphine, heroine, and codeine.
What is Opium?
Who makes the best chili is considered the "Jim Carrey" of psych professors here at LSUS?
Who is Dr. Pasold?
This part of the brain, often referred to as the "reward center," plays a role in motivation, pleasure, and addiction.
What is the nucleus accumbens?
This Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst developed the concept of introversion and extroversion in personality theory.
Who was Carl Jung?
Albert Bandura maintains that learning is facilitated by modeling and observational learning
What is social learning theory?
This stimulant has the potential for both a psychological and physiological dependence. This drug boosts mental alertness, reduces the need for sleep, induces a pleasurable rush, and causes a loss of appetite.
What are amphetamines?
Who obtained their Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale and is from Iowa?
Who is Dr. Whiting?