Biopsychosocial Psychology: Unit 2 High School Flashcards

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Apathy

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having no feelings toward something

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Autonomic

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the part of the periphery nervous system that controls how your organs work

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Autonomy

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a sense of independence and choice in actions

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Competent

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having adequate skill or knowledge

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Cope

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knowing how to handle or deal with a situation

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Drive

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inner urge or basic instinct

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Expect

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to look forward to

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Extrinsic

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coming from outside yourself; others influence your actions

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Impair

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hinder, stunt

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Improvise

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to make up something without preparation

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Intrinsic

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coming from within; your basic nature

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Motive

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a goal or reason behind why you act a certain way

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Neuron

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a special cell that has a cell body, axon and dendrites

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Physiological

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related to a person’s health or normal functioning

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Receptors

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special cells that convert energy into signals for the nervous system

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Somatic

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the part of the periphery nervous system responsible for your voluntary body movements

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Stress

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physical, mental, or emotional strain

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Transduction

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a physical stimulus is converted into nerve impulses

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Transmission

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the process of sending a message

20
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Umami

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sometimes called the fifth; sense associated with monosodium glutamate and high protein foods

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Value

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believing something has worth