True or False
Personality is shaped only by genetics T/F?
False
What part of the brain is mainly responsible for memory?
The hippocampus
Which theory explains learning by observing others?
Social learning theory
What is reinforcement used to do?
increase behavior
What disorder involves persistent sadness and loss of interest?
depression
Sigmund Freud said that early childhood experiences and unconscious desires, including sexual energy, influence personality development?
True
What part of the brain helps regulate emotions like fear?
The amygdala
Which theory says people learn behaviors through rewards and punishments?
behaviorism
What is nonverbal communication?
non-verbal communication
What disorder involves excessive fear or worry?
anxiety
Denial is an example of a defense mechanism.
true
Which lobe of the brain is mainly responsible for decision-making and personality?
frontal lobe
What is the bystander effect?
when individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.
What disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity?
ADHD
Freud believed unconscious thoughts can influence behavior.
true
What are the brain’s nerve cells called?
neurons
What is the term for a sudden emotional reaction to stress or danger?
flight or fight
What disorder involves obsessions and compulsions?
OCD
The placebo effect shows that thoughts can influence physical symptoms.
true
Which neurotransmitter is commonly linked to feelings of happiness and mood regulation
serotonin
What is the term for the brain’s ability to adapt and change?
neuorplasticity
What personality disorder is associated with instability in emotions, relationships, and self-image?
borderline personality disorder