General Theories
What is a neuron?
A nerve cell that sends messages all over your body
What was Franz Gall an early pioneer of?
Brain anatomy
What can meditation change for an individual?
cognition, sensory perception, affect, hormones, and autonomic activity
Sensory reminders, that can bring back painful memories
What did Franz Gall propose?
Phrenology could reveal a person's brain size associated with mental abilities and character traits.
More recent studies have explored changes in _____ and immunological function associated with meditation.
hormonal
What are neurotransmitters?
your body's chemical messengers
Structuralism
What is Alzheimer's disease caused by?
The imbalance of neurotransmitters
What are Biological influences?
This is how genetics, hormones, and the individual's nervous system can affect one's behavior.
What was Elliot Valenstein's biggest belief?
He believed in Brain Stimulation and Psychosurgery
What does an imbalance of neurotransmitters affect?
emotions