Upper Division
Psychology
Psychology
What is the book clinicians use to diagnose psychological disorders? (Bonus points for edition)
Diagnostic and statistical manual V
What part of the brain is important for emotional memory?
Amygdala
At what age does your frontal lobe finish developing?
25...keep waiting everyone
What is Dr. Miller's specialization?
We only use about 10% of our brain.
False - we use pretty much 100%
___________, not causation.
Correlation
What glial cell myelinates the axons?
Oligodendrocyte
What percent of your brain is water?
What is Dr. Winterrowd's favorite hobby?
Skiing
Alcohol kills brain cells.
False
What Big Five trait is most closely associated with psychological disorders?
Neuroticism
What peptide accumulates in plaques in Alzheimer's patients?
beta-amyloid
About how many neurons do we have? (extra points for how many glia)
86 billion of both!
Dr. Betjemann
Most of your neurons live with you all your life.
True! Protect those babies
What are the three fundamental structures of the mind according to Freud?
Id, Ego, Superego
What nucleus in the hypothalamus is responsible for circadian rhythms?
SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus)
How long does an action potential take?
1-2 ms
Who teaches Forensic Psychology?
Micono
We learn better when taught through our preferred learning style.
False
What is a fear of heights called?
Acrophobia
What is bradykinesia?
reduction in extent and speed of movement
What neurotransmitter is actually most abundant in the gut microbiome?
serotonin
Who has chickens in their backyard?
Dr. Cloues (check out her video on the department page!)
Brain waves are actually more active when you're asleep.
True!