Decode
the Diagnosis
the Diagnosis
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fear of Spiders
Arachnophobia
Memory works like a video camera, accurately recording everything.
Myth (Memory is reconstructive and prone to errors, distortions, and biases.)
Who is credited as the founder of psychology?
Wilhelm Wundt
This part of the brain helps control basic life functions like breathing and heartbeat and connects the brain to the spine.
Brainstem
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Fear of holes
Trypophobia
Smiling can actually make you feel happier
Fact (Facial feedback theory suggests that expressing emotions physically can influence how we feel.)
Who founded psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
This neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation.
Dopamine
BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder
Fear of small, enclosed spaces
Claustrophobia
Stress can weaken your immune system.
Fact (Chronic stress increases cortisol, which can suppress the immune response.)
Who discovered classical conditioning?
Hint: Dogs
Ivan Pavlov
This chemical messenger is known for its role in mood regulation, and low levels are linked to depression
Serotonin
MDD
Major Depressive Disorder
Fear of blood
Hemophobia
Color can influence mood and behavior.
Fact (Research shows color can impact mood, with red linked to excitement and blue to calmness.)
Who was the first woman to become APA President?
Mary Whiton Calkins
This brain region is associated with speech production and damage to it can result in difficulty speaking, a condition known as Broca’s aphasia
Broca's area
SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fear of clowns
Coulrophobia
IQ tests measure all forms of intelligence.
Myth (IQ tests primarily measure logical reasoning and problem-solving but do not assess all types of intelligence, like creativity or emotional intelligence.)
Who is the current APA president (2024)?
Nadine Kaslow
This region of the temporal lobe is crucial for processing auditory information, including language and music
Auditory cortex