Psychologists
This naturalist's theory of natural selection revolutionized the study of evolution and is the foundation of modern evolutionary biology.
Who is Charles Darwin?
This personality theory, developed by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, emphasizes free will, self-actualization, and personal growth.
What is humanistic theory?
A deficit in this neurotransmitter is linked to Parkinson’s disease, while an excess is associated with schizophrenia.
What is dopamine?
These slow brain waves are dominant during deep sleep (Stage 3 & 4) and are crucial for physical restoration.
What are delta waves?
This type of therapy, often used to treat mood and anxiety disorders, helps patients recognize and change negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This German psychologist is considered the founder of structuralism and is known for establishing the first psychology laboratory in 1879.
Who is Wilhelm Wendt?
This five-factor model describes personality using five dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
What is the Big Five personality traits?
This inhibitory neurotransmitter helps calm neural activity and is often increased by anti-anxiety medications. Yoga and meditation increase this neurotransmitter and it's Ms. Wright's favorite neurotransmitter.
What is gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)?
This sleep disorder causes people to suddenly fall into REM sleep, often at inappropriate times.
What is narcolepsy?
This disorder develops after experiencing a traumatic event and includes symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
This psychologist is considered the father of functionalism and emphasized the importance of studying the function of mental processes in adapting to the environment.
Who is William James?
This psychologist’s theory of personality included three major dimensions: extraversion-introversion, neuroticism-stability, and psychoticism.
Who is Hans Eysenck?
These neurotransmitters act as the body’s natural painkillers and are released in response to stress or exercise.
What are endorphins?
This internal 24-hour biological clock regulates sleep-wake cycles and is influenced by light exposure.
What is the circadian rhythm?
This phase of Bipolar Disorder is characterized by impulsivity, high energy, and decreased need for sleep.
What is mania?
This psychologist is famous for his work with conditioning and his Little Albert experiment, which demonstrated emotional responses could be conditioned.
Who is John B. Watson?
This projective test, developed by Hermann Rorschach, involves interpreting inkblots to reveal aspects of personality.
What is the Rorschach Inkblot Test?
This neurotransmitter is the brain’s primary excitatory neurotransmitter, playing a crucial role in learning and synaptic plasticity.
What is glutamate?
The complete cycle of sleep, from light sleep to deep sleep and back, typically lasts this many minutes.
What is 90 minutes?
This milder form of Bipolar Disorder involves mood swings that aren’t as extreme but last for at least two years.
What is Cyclothymic Disorder?
This psychologist is best known for his Bobo doll experiment, which demonstrated that children learn behaviors through observation and imitation.
Who is Albert Bandura?
This concept in Bandura’s theory refers to a person’s belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or tasks.
What is self-efficacy?
This neurotransmitter is released at neuromuscular junctions, allowing muscles to contract.
What is acetylcholine (ACh)?
This sleep stage is characterized by rapid eye movement, vivid dreams, and muscle paralysis.
What is REM sleep?
A chemical imbalance of these two neurotransmitters is often linked to depression.
What are serotonin and dopamine?