Dealers Choice
The part of the brain associated with logic and thinking.
Forebrain
This cell transmits messages throughout the body
Neuron
The hugging hormone.
Oxytocin
OCD stands for
Obsessive compulsive disorder
The junction between two neurons where neurochemicals pass.
Synapse
Name the 3 sections of the brain.
Forebrain
midbrain
hindbrain
The system that allows communication between our brain and body.
This hormone is released during exercise.
Endrophins
How many weeks does one need to have symptoms for before they can be diagnosed with depression?
two
A nervous disorder with excessive uneasiness, compulsive behavior, and/or panic attacks
anxiety
The fact that our neurons can create new pathways or strengthen old pathways through repetition.
Neuroplasticity
The part of the brain involved in processing emotions
Limbic System
This hormone comes on the quickest, but also lasts the least amount of time.
Dopamine
GAD stands for
Generalized anxiety disorder
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Depression
_ v._ is the debate over which has the biggest effect over our actions.
nature vs. nurture
The hormone activation system
Endocrine System
Lack of this feel good hormone is tied to depression.
Serotonin
This part of the brain is often overactive in anxiety and depression.
Amygdala
memory
Humanistic psychology believes everyone is motivated to reach their full potential - also called __ ___
Self-Actualization
The system that filters information coming into our brain and cuts out things that are unimportant.
Reticular Activating System
This hormone slows non-essential body functions during fight or flight. If too much is released for too long, it can lead to depression.
Cortisol
These TWO parts of the brain may shrink with clinical depression.
Frontal lobe and hippocampus
This psychological theory claims that human brains are like computers. We observe, store, and process information.
Cognitive