History of Psychology
This famous psychologist created the Hierarchy of Needs pyramid.
Abraham Maslow
This brain part controls your balance and coordination.
cerebellum
This mood disorder causes persistent, long-lasting sadness and a loss of interest in life.
depression
This historical approach focuses entirely on the "unconscious mind."
psychoanalysis
This specific lobe is located at the back of your head and handles your vision.
occipital lobe
Phobias and panic attacks fall under this large category of disorders.
anxiety disorders
This perspective cares only about behavior you can actually see and observe.
behaviorism
These are the basic building blocks and communication units of the brain.
neurons
This disorder causes a person to swing between extreme "highs" (mania) and deep "lows" (depression).
bipolar disorder
Ivan Pavlov is famous for studying these types of "associations" in dogs.
learned associations
This chemical messenger in the brain is tied to mood; low levels cause depression.
serotonin
A severe disorder where a person experiences hallucinations and is disconnected from reality.
schizophrenia
This early perspective focused on how our mental processes help us adapt to our environment.
functionalism
This part of the brainstem handles vital, involuntary things like breathing and your heart rate.
the brainstem
An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation, like spiders or heights, is called this.
a phobia