Chapter 3 Flashcards
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Biological Psychology
Link between Biology and behavior
Evolutionary Psychology
Evolution of behavior
Nervous System
Central and Peripheral
Neuron
Building block of the nervous system
Dendrites
Receive information form other neurons
Synapse
Gap that separates axon form dendrite
Serotonin
Regulates mood, arousal, hunger and sleep
Dopamine
Movement, Learning, Attention, Emotion
Drugs
Affect neurotransmitters
Neuron Death
Trauma, Abuse, Wear and Tear
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Brain and Spinal Cord
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Somatic and Autonomic
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
Sympathetic Nervous System
Arousal, Flight or Fight
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Calming, Rest and digest
Somatic Nervous System (SNS)
Motor output and Sensory Input
Biofeedback
Blood pressure, muscle tension
Neurofeedback
Brain waves
Nerves
Collection of neurons
Brain
Hindbrain, Midbrain, Forebrain
Hindbrain
Medulla, Pons, Cerebellum, Reticular formation
Reticular formation
Arousal, Sleep, Walking, Conscoiusness
Medulla
Heart-Rate and Breathing
Pons
Automatic and unconscious movements