Nervous System
What system carries messages between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body?
Nervous System
What is the basic building block of the nervous system?
Neuron
What system uses hormones to communicate throughout the body?
Endocrine System
Which perspective focuses on observable behavior and how it is learned?
Behavioral
A student studies because they want to earn an A on the test. Which perspective might focus on this behavior and its consequences?
Behavioral
What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?
Central and Peripheral Nervous System
What part of a neuron receives messages from other neurons?
Dendrites
What chemical messengers are released by endocrine glands?
Hormones
Which perspective focuses on how thoughts, memories, beliefs, and perceptions influence behavior?
Cognitive
A psychologist studies how a person's thoughts about themselves affect their behavior. Which perspective is this?
Cognitive
What are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
What part of a neuron sends the electrical signal toward other neurons?
Axon
What gland is often called the "master gland" because it controls many other endocrine glands?
Pituitary Gland
Which perspective emphasizes unconscious thoughts and experiences from childhood?
Psychodynamic
A psychologist examines how a person's childhood experiences may influence their adult relationships. Which perspective?
PSychodynamic
Which division of the autonomic nervous system prepares your body for a stressful or dangerous situation?
Sympathetic
What is the tiny gap between two neurons called?
Synapse
Which hormone is associated with the body's fight-or-flight response?
Adrenaline or Epinephrine
Which perspective focuses on free will, personal growth, and reaching one's potential?
Humanistic
A psychologist studies how a person's culture and relationships with other people influence their behavior. Which perspective is this?
Sociocultural
After a stressful situation is over, which division helps your body return to its normal resting state?
Parasympathetic
What are the chemical messengers released by neurons called?
Neurotransmitters
What is one major difference between the nervous system and endocrine system?
The nervous system uses electrical signals and neurotransmitters for generally faster communication, while the endocrine system uses hormones carried through the bloodstream and generally acts more slowly.
Which perspective examines how genes, brain structures, neurotransmitters, and other biological factors influence behavior?
Biological
A psychologist examines how natural selection and evolutionary adaptations might explain a particular behavior. Which perspective?
Evolutionary