Parts of Da Brain
The part of the brain that "thinks"
What is the frontal lobe (or forebrain)
What is "axon"?
The state of mind when we are aware and active
What is "Consciousness"?
Input, Processing, Output
What are the three steps of information processing?
The number of sleep stages.
What is "five"?
Integrates sensory information and combines it with other memories and emotions; attached to brain stem
What is the "Midbrain"?
The gap between neurons, where neurotransmission happens
What is "synapse" or "synaptic cleft"?
Part of our brain structure that releases dopamine in order to reinforce whatever behavior is triggering it.
What is our "reward center"?
Thinking about thinking
What is "Metacognition"?
The stage of sleep when we dream
What is REM sleep?
The brain, brain stem and spinal cord make this up
What is the central nervous system?
Electrical impulse that travels down an axon and triggers the release of neurotransmitters
What is "action potential"?
THC, the chemical in cannabis, increases dopamine by interfering with this brain protein.
What is "Gabba"?
The ability to reorganize, use, or connect existing information and knowledge in a manner that results in something unique, new, original, or meaningful
What is "Creativity"?
The EEG pattern (brain wave frequency) most needed for recuperation and rest.
What are "Delta Waves"?
Nervous system with two subsystems that deals with involuntary actions
What is the "autonomic nervous system"?
Small "sacs" that hold, release, and reabsorb neurotransmitters
What are "vesicles"?
Two additional altered states of consciousness that we discussed briefly in class
What are Hypnosis and Meditation?
A type of memory also referred to as "working memory" in which information is being actively processed and used.
What is Short Term Memory?
A form of sleep problem in which a person falls asleep uncontrollably
What is Narcolepsy?
Integrates emotion to memories; part of the midbrain
What is the "amygdala"?
Part of a post-synaptic neuron to which neurotransmitters attach
What are "receptors"?
The most abused drug that alters many aspects of our brain function, disrupts health and safety, and can cause harm to others.
What is alcohol?
We take in information in a variety of ways. These are two methods used to help us remember information, thus reducing our uncertainty.
What are Selective Attention and Feature Extraction?
The name of the pattern of sleep we go through AND the number of cycles we need each night for full rest.
What are "Circadian Rhythm" and "5"?