The Brain
The brain contains ____________ Neurons (nerve cells).
What are 86 to 100 billion?
These parts of the neuron are designed to receive neural messages from other neurons. And, this part transports the message down to the terminal buttons so neurotransmitters can be released into the synaptic cleft.
What are the dendrites? And, what is the axon?
The main focus of psychoanalytic therapy has been to help individuals resolve these 2 complexes, which have to do with a child's attraction to one of the parents.
What are the Oedipal and Electra Complexes?
Carl Rogers believed that psychological conditions were a result of an absence of this from others. And, he utilized this to help clients feel warmth and acceptance.
What is UPR (Unconditional Positive Regard)? And, what is Active (or Empathic) Listening?
This test measures the electrical activity of the brain, and helps with the diagnosis of epilepsy.
What is the electroencephalogram (EEG)?
The outer covering of the brain, which contains the 4 lobes.
What is the cerebral cortex (cerebrum)?
These are produced in endocrine glands and travel through the blood stream to bind to target cells and produce various effects in the body.
What are hormones?
This part of ____________'s theory has to do with the "storehouse of memories inherited from the common ancestors of the whole human race."
Who was Carl Jung and what is the collective unconscious?
Albert Ellis founded this therapy approach, which became a precursor to _______________, started by Aaron Beck. Some goals of therapy are to alter one's misperceptions and negative assumptions.
What is Rational Emotive Therapy? And, what is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This diagnostic test utilizes a series of x-rays, often in a 360 degree measure around the body.
What is a CT Scan?
Means "Little Brain" and processes/helps with movement, balance, and rhythm.
What is the cerebellum?
This treatment for severe depression and psychosis utilizes electricity to induce a controlled seizure.
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT, or shock therapy)?
_________________ believed he could control human behavior and mold anyone into any type of person he chose to.
Who was John B. Watson?
This fairly new brand of therapy is said to focus on strengths instead of weaknesses and helps clients to look for affirmative events and traits.
What is "Positive Psychology?"
This type of validity indicates that a test must measure what it says it measures.
What is face validity?
Bundle of fibers that connects the 2 hemispheres together.
What is the corpus callosum?
This treatment for Parkinson's disease, depression, etc., involves implanting small electrodes in the brain.
What is Deep Brain Stimulation ('deep brine stimuleyeshun')?
He postulated operant conditioning, utilized "shaping," and indicated that behavior that is reinforced will most likely continue.
Who was B.F. Skinner?
This type of "intelligence" has to do with the utilization of what has been learned in order to solve problems and find solutions.
What is "fluid" intelligence?
This neuro-imaging technique utilizes a powerful magnet and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues in the body.
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)?
This part of the Limbic System helps process fear and anxiety, and can generate new neurons. And, this part helps control and manage stress, containing cortisol.
What are the amygdala and the hippocampus, in that order?
This non-invasive treatment for depression and other conditions utilizes the magnetic force in the brain thru a devices held over the scalp.
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Albert Bandura's theory has to do with the role of this in terms of learning and behavior. He is famous for the ____________ experiment.
What is modeling/imitation? And, what is the "Bobo Doll" experiment?
The most commonly used IQ tests are these tests. ____________ came up with the concept of "multiple intelligences," going beyond the traditional IQ tests.
What are the Wechsler IQ tests? And, who was Howard Gardener?
This test uses a radioactive tracer and helps reveal how the brain is functioning, measuring the amount of blood, oxygen, and glucose that flow into the parts of the brain where activity is taking place.
What is Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?