Chapter One↬ Humanism: Potential‚ Carl Rogers‚ Abraham Maslow Psychodynamic: Sigmund Freud‚ Unconscious‚ Repressed Memories Behaviorism: B.F. Skinner‚ Ivan Pavlov‚ John Watson‚ Environment‚ Reinforcement Cognitive: Thoughts‚ Internal Sentences Biopsychology: Hormones‚ Neurotransmitters Socio-Cultural: Religion‚ Race‚ Environment Wilhelm Wundt: First Psychology Lab‚ Structuralism‚ Introspection Eclecticism: Combination Approach‚ Multiple Perspective Gestalt: Whole Person‚ Max Wertheimer
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April spots the boy that she has a crush on sitting by his friends. Her heart begins to pound‚ her hands get sweaty‚ and her cheeks feel hot. April’s ________ has/have been activated. A.Spinal cord B.Skeletal nervous system C.Autonomic nervous system D.Somatic nervous system Answer Key: C Question 4 of 10 2.0/ 2.0 Points The most important function of endorphins is to ________. A.Promote digestion and regulate metabolism B.Affect the functioning of target organs and tissue C
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central nervous system‚ heart‚ muscles‚ and blood pressure control centres [2]. Each pill contains 50mg of Caffeine according to the label created by the manufacturer. The following structure represents that of caffeine. Though effective‚ research has shown that the intake of more than 300mg of Caffeine on a daily basis is harmful to the body. Symptoms such as caffeinism‚ insomnia‚ irritability‚ palpitations‚ Nervous symptoms
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by neurons where they are deposited into the synaptic cleft. Neurotransmitter chemical messenger travel short distance’s activating adjoining cells by triggering nearby cells. When my daughter gets on the stage to play her instrument she becomes nervous and afraid. As she states in her words she shakes like a Chihuahua
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CHAPTER 1 What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes Thinking critically with Psychology Hindsight bias- Common Sense describes what has happened after the fact more easily than it predicts what will happen before the fact Common sense is a poor guide The Scientific Method Theory- an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations Hypothesis- a testable prediction implied by a theory Simple Observation- simply observing
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recreationally for over 150 years now which first began in the 1860’s. This is when cocaine was found in cigarettes‚ ointments‚ nasal sprays‚ and preparations sold as tonics. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886 as "a valuable brain-tonic and cure for all nervous afflictions". Coca-cola was a temperance drink "offering the virtues of coca without the vices of alcohol". The drink was invigorating and popular. Until 1903‚ a normal serving contained around 60mg of cocaine. Sold today‚ it still contains an extract
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serious complication commonly related with E Coli is significant central nervous system deterioration; this symptom is restricted to adults. The Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 (E Coli) is commonly found in meat products. You may find them in ground beef‚ poultry‚ seafood‚ and even in highly acidic salami‚ The carriers of E Coli include cattle‚ deer’s‚ sheep‚ and even vegetables‚ unpasteurized mile‚ apple juice‚ and even local water systems. E Coli is a major problem in our society because it can grow and
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Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is both a stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant‚ giving rise to what has been described as a euphoric sense of happiness and increased energy. It is most often used recreationally for this effect. Cocaine is a potent central nervous system stimulant. Methamphetamime‚ popularly shortened to meth or ice‚ is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug. Methamphetamine enters
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Chronic Consumption of Ethanol Alcohol and Neurological Dysfunction Ethanol Alcohol‚ commonly known as Alcohol is the primary mood altering drug used in the United States of America. When alcohol is consumed it is absorbed unaltered by the stomach and the small intestines. Then the ethanol molecules are distributed evenly to all of the tissues and fluids of the body. The alcohol present in the bloodstream is metabolized by the liver through three pathways. The major pathway involves an enzyme
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The effect of drugs‚ toxins‚ and other molecules on synapse and synapse transmission. The synapse is the small gap separating two neurons‚ the presynaptic neuron (neuron that carries the impulse to the synapse‚) and postsynaptic neuron (neuron that carries the impulse away from the synapse.) It separates the axon terminals of the presynaptic neuron from the postsynaptic neuron. The synapse is made of three major parts: a presynaptic neuron‚ a postsynaptic neuron‚ and a synaptic cleft. The presynaptic
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