Concepts
“Survival of the fittest.” explains how traits that increase an organism’s chances of survival and reproduction are more likely to be passed on to future generations.
Natural Selection
This part of the brain is known as the “master” endocrine gland. Regulates hormone production
pituitary gland
What we are aware of, can verbalize, and reflect on. What track are we refering to?
Concious track
Brain and Spinal cord
Marijuana is considered what type of drug?
Hallucinogen
Long lasting debate as to what influences people’s behavior; Their genes or their upbringing
Nature vs Nurture
The formation of new brain cells in known as?
Neurogenesis
Faster, automatic processing that we may not be aware of but still influences thinking and behavior. What track are we refering to?
Unconcious track
After getting into a car crash, your body attempts to bring your body back to homeostasis. Which part of the nervous system is responsible for that?
Parasympathetic
The caffeine in caffinated coffee is considered which type of drug?
Stimulant
Mr. Schilling has a lucky tie that he wears every day on Monday when he comes into school. When he wears that tie on a Monday, he believes that he will have a great week. He forgets to wear that tie on Monday. Mr. Schilling then proceeds to spill hot coffee all over himself. He blames this on not wearing his tie. What psychological phenomenon is he experiencing?
Perceiving Order in Random Events
Hippocampus
Cycle that our bodies follow roughly every 24 hours that influences our sleep/wake cycles.
Circadian Rhythm
Your heart beat is regulated by which part of the nervous system?
Autonomic
A patient is struggling with memory problems and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors believe communication in the hippocampus is breaking down. Which neurotransmitter is being affected?
AcH
A Saint Anthony High School teacher was certain Kamala Harris would become the next president of the United States. After she was defeated, he said he knew Trump would win due to his popularity amongst the Latino voter. What psychological phenomenon is he experiencing?
Hindsight bias
This part of the brain connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Split-brain surgery removes this part of the brain.
Corpus callosum
Name at least 3 sleep disorders.
Insomnia, Narcolepsy, sleep apnea, night terrors, sleep walking/talking
What are the 3 types of neurons present in the CNS?
Sensory, motor, interneurons
A woman reports ongoing depression, loss of appetite, and irregular sleep cycles. Her doctor prescribes an SSRI.
Seratonin
A new airborne infectious disease is discovered that spreads rapidly amongst the population. The US government places a stay at home order. The government observes the population’s compliance via their location. What type of non-experimental research method is the government using?
Naturalistic Observation
This part of the cerebral cortex is responsible for higher levels of thinking. It is what makes us human.
Association Areas
This part of the nervous system has sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body (information gatherers).
Peripheral Nervous system
A burn victim feels intense pain signals traveling to the brain, even after tissue damage has already been detected.
Substance P