Basic Psychology
What is psychology?
Along the lines of: The study of the brain, mind and behaviour.
What area of the brain is related to emotions?
Amygdala
What is the typical male stress response?
Fight or Flight
Name one thing that can increase happiness
Exercise, sleep, friends, family etc.
What does memory help you do?
Store and recall thoughts and/or information
What is the dependent variable?
The variable that is measured.
What is a Neuron?
A neuron is a nerve cell in your brain and body that sends messages.
Name one reason sleep is important.
What “feel-good” chemical is often linked to happiness?
Dopamine
What are the 2 different types of memory?
Short-term memory and long-term
What is the difference between the brain and the mind?
The brain is the phsyical organ, whilst the mind is what it does (emotions, decision etc).
What are the two nervous systems?
Central and Peripheral
What is a stressor?
Something that is perceived as threatening or demanding thus inducing stress.
True or false: we only use 10% of our brains
False
Name the 5 senses
Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell
What should you base a hypothesis from?
Theories or a research question
What are the different parts of the brain?
(Hint: there are 6)
Frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe, cerebellum, and brain stem.
Weakened immune system, heart disease, anxiety....
What hormone is released when you feel stressed?
Adrenaline
True or False: Stress can affect memory
True
Name two different types of sampling used in psychology.
Random sampling and convenience sampling.
What is a neurotransmitter?
A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger in the brain.
How much sleep are teenagers meant to get each night on average.
8 - 10 hours
Why do we get scared during movies even though we know they’re fake?
he brain still reacts as if it’s real and triggers fear responses
You remember song lyrics easily but not schoolwork - why?
Repetition + emotion makes memory stronger