1
Q
Brainstem
A
Oldest part of brain
Spinal chord enters skull
Automatic functions
2
Q
Medulla
A
Base of brainstem
Life maintaining processes (breathing, etc )
3
Q
Thalamus
A
On top of brainstem
Sensory control center
Messages sent to thalamus → cortex for processing
4
Q
Reticular formation
A
Arousal and consciousness (sleep and wake)
Damage causes coma
5
Q
Cerebellum → behind top portion of brainstem
A
Fine motor control
Damage causes balance/coordination issues
Learning & remembering skills
AP Psychology
flashcards
Decks in class (49)
# Cards
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Research Methods21
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Statistics6
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Perspectives of Psychology8
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Ethical Principles10
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Nervous System27
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Neurotransmitters17
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Brain Structures5
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Limbic system4
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The cortex11
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Hemispheres2
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Sleep7
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Sensation and Perception9
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Vision13
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Hearing9
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Other Senses16
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Attention18
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Cognition22
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Memory19
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Encoding Memory14
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Memory Storage and Retrieval3
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Newborn/Infant Development5
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Infancy and Childhood: Physical Development7
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Infancy and Childhood: Cognitive Development (Piaget)18
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Cognitive Development: Vygotsky4
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Language26
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Classical Conditioning13
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Operant Conditioning12
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Social Learning Theory10
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Attribution9
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Attitudes15
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Groups14
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Culture15
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Attraction3
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Personality14
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Trait Theories3
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Humanistic Theories7
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Social Cognitive Theories12
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Theories of Motivation13
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Hunger Motivation5
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Theories of Emotion9
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Stress and Illness11
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Health and Happiness3
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Explaining and Classifying Psychological Disorders16
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Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders: Schizophrenia12
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Depressive Disorders14
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Anxiety Disorder12
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Dissociative Disorders6
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Feeding and Eating Disorders3
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Personality Disorder5
