Historical Psychology Figures
This Russian psychologist is best known for his experiments with dogs which led to the discovery of classical conditioning.
Who is Ivan Pavlov
this region plans, controls, and executes voluntary movements
what is the motor cortex
this disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs
what is bipolar disorder
this “biological clock” is the physical mental and behavioral changes someone experiences over a 24 hour cycle, light and darkness have the biggest impact on this
what is the circadian rhythm
this is a drug used to treat symptoms of anxiety
what is anti anxiety medication
This Austrian psychologist is widely considered the founder of psychoanalysis.
this region of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions like memory, emotions, impulse control, and more.
what is the frontal lobe
this disorder is characterized by severe ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities.
what is generalized anxiety disorder
this sleep disorder causes sudden attacks of sleep
what is narcolepsy
this is any drug administered to treat depression
what are antidepressants
This swiss psychiatrist founded analytical psychology and introduced the concept of the collective unconscious.
Who is Carl Jung
this region of the brain that produces hormones that control hunger, mood, body temperature, heart rate, and much more
what is the hypothalamus
this disorder is characterized by unwanted repeated thoughts and urges and repetitive behaviors
what is obsessive compulsive disorder
this sleep disorder is characterized by persistent problems falling and staying asleep as well as not feeling well-rested
what is insomnia
this type of therapy involves exposing a individual to a fear in a safe environment.
what is exposure therapy
This American psychologist is best known for his work on operant conditioning and the development of a type of box.
Who is B.F. Skinner
these sit in the back of your brain and are responsible for visual perception
what are the occipital lobes
this disorder is triggered by a terrifying event or experience, symptoms include flashbacks, severe anxiety, and nightmares
what is post traumatic stress disorder
this stage of sleep gets longer as the night goes on it usually makes up around 25% of total sleep. This is where a majority of dreams happen
what is REM sleep
this type of therapy focuses on changing unhelpful cognitive and physical behaviors and improving emotional regulation.
what is cognitive behavioral therapy
This American psychoanalyst was famous for his 8 stages of psychosocial development.
Who is Erik Erikson
embedded deep in the temporal lobe this region has a major role in learning and memory.
what is the hippocampus
this disorder is characterized by persisting low moods, decreased interest in pleasurable activities, lack of energy, poor concentration, feelings of worthlessness, and more
what is major depressive disorder
this stage of sleep comprises the largest percentage of total sleep time, during this stage there are no eye movements and body temperature drops
what is NREM stage 2
this controversial therapy involves briefly focusing on a trauma memory while your eyes are tracking something and getting stimulated with light flashes
what is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy