brainscape_flashcards
Question/Term
Answer/Definition
What is the Triune Brain Model?
It divides the brain into three parts: the reptilian brain (survival functions), the limbic brain (emotions), and the neocortex (abstract thought).
What is Oxytocin’s role in bonding?
Oxytocin facilitates bonding, especially in mother-infant relationships, and reduces stress.
Who developed Attachment Theory?
John Bowlby proposed Attachment Theory, suggesting that early attachment behaviors are evolutionary survival strategies.
What is Dopamine’s function in the brain?
Dopamine is involved in reward circuitry and reinforces behaviors; it’s often elevated during romantic attraction.
What are key types of love in ancient Greece?
Eros (sexual passion), Philia (deep friendship), Storge (familial love), Ludos (playful love), Agape (universal love).
What is Bowlby’s impact on institutional care?
His work led to changes in institutional care practices, advocating for continuous mother-child relationships for mental health.
How did Harry Harlow study maternal attachment?
Harlow used rhesus monkeys to demonstrate that social isolation results in psychological distress.
What are SSRIs and how do they work?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin in the synapse, improving mood and emotional stability.
What is the ‘Science of Neglect’?
Experiments by Rene Spitz and others showed that emotional deprivation in children leads to developmental issues.
What is Fromm’s concept of mature love?
Mature love is defined by giving rather than receiving, and it requires discipline, concentration, and patience.
