Jimmy mocks the participants of his trial for being afraid of clowns
not ethical!
Amygdala
emotional control center
The top part of the brain. Where most faculties involving motor control, thinking, and language are located.
The Forebrain
analyzes how organisms learn or modify their behavior based on their response to the environment
Behavioral Perspective
Johnny deceives the participants in his study as he attempts to test the nature of being a study participant
ethical!
Hippocampus
Important to the formation of memories
The part of the brain located at the rear base of the skull. Holds the faculties responsible for the basic processes of life (controlling breathing, heart rate, etc)
The Hindbrain
a field of psychological thought that emphasizes the impact of oneโs surroundings on their behavior/personality
Socio/Cultural Perspective
Cerebellum
controls posture, balance, and voluntary movements
James eagerly shares the information from his study (before it is fully published and vetted) as fact to his friends.
not ethical!
Thalamus
integrates sensory imput
The small part of the brain found at its core. Primarily responsible for conveying information upwords.
The midbrain
studies how we process, store, retrieve, and use information and how thought processes influence our behavior
Cognitive Persepctive
List the four areas that the Hypothalamus controls
Medulla
controls breathing, heart rate, and a variety of reflexes
This hemisphere controls visual and spatial relations, creativity, intuition, and the left side of the body
The right hemisphere
a field of psychological thought which believes that each person has freedom in direction his or her future and growth
Humanistic Perspective
Cerebral Cortex
gives the ability to learn and store complex/abstract information
This side of the brain controls speech, logic, calculations, and the right side of the body
The left hemisphere
studies how unconscious motives and conflicts determine behavior, feeling, and thoughts
Psychodynamic Perspective