Key Terms - 1

Question 1

Brain

Answer 1

The organ in your head made up of nerves. It processes information and controls behaviour.

Question 2

Forebrain

Answer 2

The anterior part of the brain, including the hemispheres and the central brain structures.

Question 3

Midbrain

Answer 3

The middle section of the brain forming part of the central nervous system.

Question 4

Hindbrain

Answer 4

The lower part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata.

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

Directed towards the front (when used in relation to our biology).

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

Directed towards the back (when used in relation to our biology).

Question 7

Cerebellum

Answer 7

An area of the brain near to the brainstem that controls motor movements (muscle activity).

Question 8

Medulla Oblongata

Answer 8

1. Connects the upper brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic responses.
2. It controls involuntary responses such as sneezing and breathing, as well as heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 9

Involuntary Response

Answer 9

A response to a stimulus that occurs without someone making a conscious choice. They are automatic, such as reflexes.

Question 10

Neural Connections

Answer 10

Links formed by messages passing from one nerve cell (neuron) to another.

Question 11

Subjective

Answer 11

Based on personal opinion or feelings

Question 12

Gunderson et al (2013)

Answer 12

A natural experiment showing process praise correlates to a belief that effort is worthwhile.

Question 13

Brain at 3-4 weeks

Answer 13

forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain develops.

Question 14

Brain at 6 weeks

Answer 14

cerebellum starts to develop

Question 15

Brain at 20 Weeks

Answer 15

medula begins to develop

Question 16

Validity

Answer 16

When the results of a study represent the situation they are testing in real life

Question 17

Automatic

Answer 17

This happens when something is practiced and leads to the thought/behaviour being performed with little thought.