Einleitung Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the main focus of Biopsychology?
Understanding how biological variables influence mind and behavior.
What is physiological psychology?
Study of cognition and behavior through manipulation of animals’ nervous systems.
What is psychopharmacology?
Study of the effects of pharmacological substances on the nervous system.
What is neuropsychology?
Study of the effects of brain lesions on cognition and behavior.
What is psychophysiology?
Study of cognition and behavior using peripheral physiological measures.
What is cognitive and behavioral neuroscience?
Study of how cognition is produced by the brain using imaging methods.
What is comparative psychology?
Study of cognition and behavior by comparing across species.
What are the major directions of neuroscience?
Molecular, Cellular, System, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neuroscience.
What is the difference between gray and white matter?
Gray matter contains nerve cell bodies; white matter contains nerve fibers.
What are the components of the nervous system?
Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
What does the term ‘Dualism’ refer to in neuroscience history?
Mind and body are separate; mind is a spiritual entity (Descartes’ view).
What does the term ‘Monism’ or ‘Materialism’ refer to?
Mind is the result of brain activity; no separate spiritual entity.
Why is Biopsychology important for psychologists?
Because understanding brain function is essential for understanding behavior and mental processes.
What is the ‘Bereitschaftspotential’?
Readiness potential preceding voluntary movement, suggesting brain activity precedes conscious intention.
What ethical considerations are involved in Biopsychology?
Use of animals, increasing knowledge, complexity of ethical dilemmas.
