Brain And Behavior
What is the brains communication system called?
The nervous system!
Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in children?
Jean Piaget!
Who is the father of classical conditioning?
Pavlov!
What’s the first stage of memory?
Encoding!
Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud!
Which lobe processes visual information?
The occupational lobe!
According to Erik Erikson, what is the main developmental task of adolescence?
Identity vs. Role Confusion!
What’s the unlearned, naturally occurring response to a stimulus?
Unconditioned response!
What type of memory holds information briefly for immediate use?
Short term memory (also known as working memory).
Which theory focuses on internal growth, self-actualization, and personal potential?
The humanistic theory!
What is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter?
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA).
What term describes the process by which children adjust their schemas based on new experiences?
Accommodation!
In operant conditioning, what increases behavior?
Reinforcement!
What’s the term for grouping information into larger units to improve memory?
Chunking!
What are the “Big Five” personality traits?
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism!
What part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
In Kohlberg’s moral development theory, which level focuses on obeying laws and social order?
The conventional level!
What is observational learning?
Learning by watching others around us!
What kind of memory involves facts and general knowledge?
Semantic memory!
According to Freud, what are the three parts of the personality?
Id, Ego, and Superego!
What is the limbic system primarily responsible for?
Memories and emotions!
What is the term for the ability to understand that others have thoughts, feelings, and perspectives different from one’s own?
Theory of mind!
Who developed the social learning theory?
Albert Bandura!
What is the process of unconsciously blocking out painful or anxiety-inducing memories?
Repression!
What is the term for attributing one’s own unwanted feelings to others?
Projection!