Brain Basics
This part of the brain controls balance and cordination.
What is the Cerebellum?
A person worries constantly about everyday things, even when nothing is wrong
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
The first step of memory, where you take in information.
What is Encoding?
The stage of sleep where most vivid dreaming happens.
What is REM Sleep?
These drugs speed up the Body's functions and increase alertness.
What are Stimulants?
This "thinking" part of the brain handles decision-making and planning.
What is the Prefrontal Cortex?
A person has sudden, intense episodes of fear that feel like heart atacks
What is Panic Disorder?
The kind of memory that holds information for few seconds (like a phone number you're repeating to dial).
What is short-term memory?
The biological "clock" that keeps your sleep-wake up cycle on track.
What is Circadian Rhythm?
What is a depressant?
This brain structure is responsible for forming new memories.
What is the hippocampus?
A person who has unwanted, intrusive thoughts and performs rituals to reduce anxiety
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A memory aid that helps you remember a term or event better. Often times a phrase related to you or something memorable.
What is a mnemonic
Dreams that you can control or are aware of.
What is Lucid Dreaming?
Nicotine, caffeine, and cocaine all fall under this drug category.
What are Stimulants?
This part of the brain regulates emotions.
What is the Amygdala?
A person switches between severe happiness/energy and deep depression
What is Bipolar Disorder?
A simple shortcut your brain uses to make quick decisions.
What is a heuristic?
A sleep disorder where people suddenly fall asleep.
What is Narcolepsy?
Drugs like LSD and mushrooms change perception and cause hallucinations all belong to this group.
What are Hallucinogens>
This chemical if often called the "Feel-Good" Neurotransmitter
What is dopamine?
A person has trouble distinguishing what's real from what isn't, sometimes hearing voices. May do "word salad".
What is Schizophrenia
What is episodic memory?
The hormone that regulates sleep and increases when it gets dark.
What is Melatonin?
This neurotransmitter is heavily involved in addiction because it's tied to pleasure and reward.
What is Dopamine?