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what general diagnostic member to we use to classify a syndrome, and what features often accompany this?

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any clinically signifigant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotion, regulation, or behavior
features that accompany this is:
* disfunctional or maladaptive
* often accompanied by distress

what is constitudes clinically “signifigant” is debated

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describe the general motiviation behind the premise underlying the medical model

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the medical model was inspired by the search for physical causes of mental disorders
* Genetically-influenced brain structure
* Biochemical abnormalities/imbalances

Underlying premise: Mental illness (psychopathology) is diagnosed on the basis of symptoms, treated through therapy, and cured

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what is the vulnerability stress-model, and in what way(s) is it related to the biopsychsocial approach?

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individual dispositions cominded with envriomental stressors can cause a mental disorder

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indetifty and describe the three fold purpose of classyfiying disorders. how has the DSM-5 been crititzied in it’s attempt to develop diagnostic classifications?

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predict a disorder’s future course, suggest appropriate treatment, and prompt research. the DSM-5 has been critzized by:
* it’s to broad
* it’s subjective
* biasing power of labels

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generally speaking, what is the best approach to talking to someone who is thinking about suicide?

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listen and empathize
connect the person with conseling rescourses or crisis text lines
protect someone at immediate risk by seeking help

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describe the immigrant paradox and how it relates to psychological disorders.

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immigrants to the u.s. have mental health than u.s. born counterparts. this relates to psycholgical disorders because mexican immigrants are less likely to attain a psychological disorder than an american-born mexican

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according to a study by the NIMH in 2015, what can we say about the prevalence of psycholgical disorders in american adults?

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1 in 5 adult americans currently have a “mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder(excluding developmental and substance use disorders)”

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what is a risk factor? indentify the 5 factors assoicated with developing psycholgical disorders.

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a risk factor are things that put people at a higher risk for developing a psycholgical disorder
5 factors associated are:
* chronic illness
* genetics
* not enough sleep
* poor academics
* truama

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what is a protective factor? idenitfy 5 factors assoicated with developing psycholgical disorders.

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a protective factor is something that lowers someone’s risk for developing a psychologial disorder
5 factors assoicated are:
* exercise
* good parenting
* coping with stress
* high self esteem
* having a secure community

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how is anxitey and depression alike? how are they different?

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they both have simular symptoms; they are both generic terms; Both hijack our fight-or-flight system, which is actually maladaptive

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identify and describe 5 symptoms assoicated with DSM-5 classification of major depressive disorder.

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  1. depressed mood most of the time
  2. dramatically reduced intrest/enjoyment
  3. less energy
  4. thinking repeaditly of death and suicide
  5. problems in thinking, concentrating, or making decisons
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what are some known contributors to the development of a major depressive disorder? what do we know about the prevelance of a major depressive disorder, and how may people with this diagnoses seek treatment?

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caused by a major life event (60%) ; it can be heraitary (37%). mdd is worldwide; leading cause of disability; leading cause why mental health services are sought

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what are the two trademarks of biopolar disorder? how is creativity related to the diagnoses of biopolar disorder?

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manic episodes; depressive episodes; creativity is related to the diagnoses of biopolar disorder because it occurs more often in those relying on emotional expression and vivid imagery

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in what ways is bipolar disorder simular to major depressive disorder and how are they different?

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they are simular because they both cause someone to feel depressed; depression is a constant feeling of depression; bipolar disorder alternates between depression and overexitement

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describe some features unique to depression that must be explained when developing a theory of depression

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depressionis the leading cause of disability worldwide, #1 reason why mental health servies are sought, and may have a seasonal pattern

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how has the biological perspective informed what we know about depression? how has the social-cognitive perspective informed what we know about depression?

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the biological perspective informs us it may be hertitary, brain activity will be lower and social- cognitively, life is seen through a lens of low self esteem that feeds depression

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provide an example of a negative explanatory style common to those with depression

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when people blame themselves for events that happen

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what are the two major classes of nerve cells? compare and contrast a typical animal cell with a typical neruon. you should also be able to label the major components of a typical neuron

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neruons and glia cells; animal cells are round, while a human cell has other parts coming off of the nucleus

major componets: dendrite, cell body (soma) , synapse, axon, myelin sheath

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describe the primary roles associated with gilal cells

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they support neurons, maintain synapes, modulating nerual actvivity, and controling blood-barrier

“glue”

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why is nerurotransmission referred to as an electrochemical process? which parts of the process are considered electrical, and which parts are considered chemical?

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it has both Electrical processes (within neurons; inside the neurons) and chemical processes (between neurons; what connects two neruons).

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name and distingush the 4 primary zones of a typically neuron. which structures and functions are associated with each zone?

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input zone collects and processes infomation; intergration zone is where the descison to produce a nerual singal is made; conduction zone is where infomation can be electrically transmitted; the output zone is where the neron transfters infomation to other cells

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describe the concept of co-occurence and how this relates to learning and neruoplasty.

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co-occurrence is when two or more things happen together frequently, which strengthens neural connections in the brain. this supports neuroplasticity, allowing the brain to adapt and rewire itself

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generaly speaking, what does the nervous system do

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it takes information from the world and the body’s tissues, makes decisions and sends back information and orders to the body’s tissues

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distingiush between the central neruosystem and the perpheral neruosystem

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central nervous system is the brain and spine and peripheral nervous system is everything else

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generally speaking, what is the endocrine system and what does it do?

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secretes hormones into the bloodstream

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what is the major funtion of the adrenal glands?

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triggers the “flight or fight” response

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why do we refer to the pituitary gland as the “master gland”

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secretes many glands

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what is the neruoendoctrine system, what are its primary compents and how does it operate in a postive feedback loop?

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the body’s slow chemical communication system; the feedback system reveals the intimate connection of the two

Brain➔pituitary➔other glands➔hormones➔body and brain

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in what ways can we consider the “theraputic lifestyle change” a type of biomedical therpy?

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it uses changes in lifestyle to influence brain and body and positively affect mental health

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what is psychopharmacology, and which structure is primarly involed in psychopharmacological process? provide an example of the mechinism of action using SSRIs as the exmplar.

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psychopharmacology is the use of medications to treat mental health conditions; SSRIs are used in this; mechanism of action occurs at the synapse

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describe the 4 major categories of drug therapies. why are they still studied today?

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  • antipsychotic drugs: Used to treat schizophrenia and other forms of severe thought disorder (e.g., Thorazine)
  • antianxiety drugs: Used to control anxiety and depression (e.g., Xanax)
  • antidepressant drugs(e.g., SSRIs): Used to treat depression, anxiety
    disorders, OCD, and PTSD (e.g., Prozac)
  • mood-stabilizing drugs: Used to control manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder (e.g., Depakote, lithium)**
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what is the goal of using brain stimulation as biomedical theapy? describe the major 4 categories of brain stimulation. what do they have in common and how are they different from eachother?

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to treat depression (and other symptoms of psychiatric or neurological disorders) by stimulating the brain directly; 4 major categories are:
1. Electroconvulsivetherapy (ECT): shocks the brain
2. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS): weaker current
3. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS): pulses
4. Deep-brain stimulation (DBS): inserts electrodes into brain

they are simular because they all stimulate the brain; they are different because they’re all done differently

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why is psychosurgery a questionable approach to biomedical theapy? in what cases is it often reiled on?

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it is the tost drastic and least-used biomedical intervention for changing behavior, however it has helped uncontrollable seizures, severe major depressive disorder
and obsessive-compulsive disorder

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what is the goal of preventable mental heath? and in what way(s) do prevention workers work towards achieving this goal?

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to alleivate or control some sort of problem; prevention workers use either brain stimulation, simple lifestyle changes, or drugs

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compare and contrast the categories of biomedical theapies described, including the problem they aim to solve, and how they acomplish this

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drug therapy: drugs
brain stimulation: to treat depression using stimulation
psychosurgery: lobotomys

these can be solved through talking or drugs

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in what major way is psychotherapy different from biomedical therapies? what is the purpose of the “eclectric”

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psychotherapy is talking it out and biomed therapys are taking drugs to solve your problems

“eclectric” is an approach to psychotherapy that uses techniques from various forms of therapy

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who is known for developing the psychoanalytical approach, and what was the underlying premise it was based on? describe the primary goal techniques associated with psychoanalysis.

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sigmund freud’s; it was based on the patient’s free associations( or saying whatever comes to mind) resistances, dreams, and transferences ; the main goal is for Energy release, conscious awareness of repressed feelings, Insights into origins of personal disorders and reduction of inner conflicts

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how did psychodynamic therapies develop? in what ways in this category simular and different from psychoanalysis?

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they were influenced by Freud’s ideas; these are simular and different from psychoanalysis

psychodynamic therapies tend to be shorter-term and more focused on present issues, whereas psychoanalysis involves longer-term exploration of deep-seated issues and relies heavily on the patient’s free association.

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why are psychodynamic and humanistic therapies are also referred to as insight therapies?

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seeks to reduce inner conflicts that interfere with natural development and growth and they’re client-centered therapy, active listening, unconditional positive regard

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disscuss the primary goals assoicated with humanistic therpaies. in particular, idenitfy key components required for active listening. provide examples of these

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emphazises potental for self improvement and seeks to reduce inner conflicts

active listening requries paying attention, withhold judgement, reflect, clarify, summerize, and share

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how are behavior therapies diffrent from other psyhcological therapies, and what is their primary focus (in terms of goals and techquines)? how does operant conditioning play a role in behavioral therapy, and why is it often critizized. use a description of the “token company” in your answer.

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behavior therapies use classical conditioning, assume behaviors are the problem, apply learning principles to eliminate unwanted behaviors. they use exposure therapies and aversive therapies. operant conditioning plays a role because it uses reinforcement and punishment. people can be rewarded with a “token”

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discussus how cognitive therapies incorperate thinking into goals, techniques, and assumptions about how we act emotionally.

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teach people new, more adaptive ways of thinking, based on the assumption that thoughts intervene between events and our emotional reactions

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how does cognitive behavioral therapy compare and contrast with other psychological therapies discussed?

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cbt focuses on modifying current thoughts and behaviors, contrasting with therapies like psychoanalytic and humanistic approaches, focus on unconscious processes

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describe the primary benefits of group therapies (including family therpies

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  • Offers a social laboratory for exploring social behaviors and developing social skills
  • Enables people to see that others share their problems
  • Provides feedback as clients try out new ways of thinking
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in what ways are clients’ perceptions and clinicians’ perceptions of the effectiveness of of psychotherapy biased? regardless of peoples’ perceptions, what does objective data of patient outcomes reavel about the effectiveness of therapies.

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clients’ perceptions of therapy effectiveness can be influenced by factors like their own expectations, while clinicians’ perceptions may be biased by allegiance to a particular therapeutic approach.

those not undergoing therapy often improve, but those undergoing therapy are more likely to improve—and to improve more quickly and with less risk of relapse

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what claims can we make about which psychotherpaies tend to work better than others?

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no one type of psychotherapy is generally better than others

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why should we be cautious when interpretating evaluations of therapies from both supporters and critics?

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different therapies work for different problems

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generally speaking, how can psychotherapy be helpful?

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new perspective, hope, therapeutic alliance: empathic, trusting, caring relationship

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how might client-therapist mismatch develop? provide an example

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psychotherapists differ from one another and may differ from their clients in matters of culture and values

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what are some indicators that it might be benefical for ones mental health to see out the services of a professonal therapist?

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  • feelings of hopelessness
  • deep and lasting depression
  • self-destructive behavior, such as substance abuse
  • thoughts of suicide
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what kind of things should we generally keep in mind and look out when selecting a therapist?

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  • seek preliminary consultation with several therapists
  • learn treatment approach and training
  • question the therapist’s values, credentials, and fees
  • look for indications of a potential therapeutic alliance
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how is the cerbal cortex organized? identify the 4 lobes of the cerbal cortex. where are they roughly located and what landmarks serve as effective visual borders between lobes/hemispheres?

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cerberal hemispheres, cerberal cortex
* frontal- top- front
* parietal- top- back
* occipital- back-bottom
* temporal- in the middle
the central sulcus serve as visual borders

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describe the motor cortex in detail. (e.g, where is it phyiscally located, what types of infomation is it repsonbile for, which direction does this infomation travel, and how do different parts of the body map onto this section of the cortex?)

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Rear of frontal lobes (precentral gyrus)
sends instructions for outgoing voluntary movements to muscles
Body areas requiring precise control occupy the most cortical space; the right hemisphere controls the left side of the brain;

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describe the somatosensory cortex in detail. (e.g where is it phyiscally located, what types of infomation is it repsonbile for, which direction does this infomation travel, and how do different parts of the body map onto this section of the cortex?)

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  • Front of parietal lobes (postcentral gyrus)
  • receives incoming messages from skin senses and movement of body parts
  • body region with greater sensitivity occupy the most cortical space

left hemisphere section recieves input from the body’s right side

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what is the primary funcion of the visual cortex, and which lobe is it located in? what is the primary function of the auditory coretex, and which lobe is it located in?

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visual receives input from eyes; sends information to other task-specialized areas (face identification, emotion detection, face recognition)
in occipital lobes at brain back

auditory cortex receives information from ears; circuitous route from one ear to the auditory receiving area above the other ear
In temporal lobes at sides

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what are assoication areas? where are they located, and what is their primary function?

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association areas: the cerebral cortex areas not involved in primary motor or sensory functions, found in all 4 lobes, and its function is that it is involved in higher mental functions

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how does our brain rely on the processes of nueroplasticity and neruogenesis to repsond to damage to the brain?

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it helps us heal after a brain injury. neruogenesis is when new neurons may be produced, migrate elsewhere, and form connections

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what structure of the brain is servered in “split brain paitents”? and why has this been done in the past, and what are the results observed in these individuals afterwards?

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corpus callosum; it is done to help seizures

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generally speaking, how do the left an right hemispheres of the brian differ from one another? in what ways are they simular?

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Right Hemisphere
Increased activity with perceptual tasks
Modulates speech; allows for making inferences * Organizes self-awareness
Left Hemisphere
Math tasks
Language control; quick, literal interpretations

Humans have unified brains with specialized parts

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distingush between the processess of sensation and perception. what do they have in common?

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sensation is when our sensory receptors and
nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment
Perception is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events

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identify the absolute treshhold. how is this treshhold determined? provide an example of this. how do we describe stimuli that don’t reach our absolute threshold?

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the absoloute threshold is the minimum stimulus energy needed to detect a particular stimulus 50 percent of the time

for example, the smallest level of a tone that can be deteced by normal hearing when there are no other interfering sounds present

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what claim can we make about powerfully subiminal persausion influences our subsequent actions?

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subiminal persuasion may produce a fleeting and subtle but not
powerful or enduring effect on behavior

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describe the process of senstory adaptation. why is it useful for us on a day to day basis, and what does it enable us to be more senstive to?

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Diminished sensitivity as a consequence of constant stimulation. this is useful because it aids focus by reducing background chatter

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describe how sensory adaption may be extended to “emotion adaptation”

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hearing sad music can predispose people to perceive a sad meaning in spoken homophonic words—mourning rather than morning

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how do our expections (perceptual set) and/or the immedate context influence how we perceive our surroundings? provide an example

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we often tend to notice only certain aspects of an object or situation while ignoring other details

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in what ways do our motivations, psycholocial needs, and emotions influence how we perceive our envrioment? provide one example

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goal-directed desires can change the apparent size of goal-relevant objects

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what is the best way to describe where memories are stored?

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everywhere around the brain

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indentify and define the two types of explicit/ declaritive, concious memory. provide an exmaple of each. what is the primary role of the hippocampus when it comes to explicit memories?

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Semantic memory: Explicit memory of facts and general knowledge; your birthday is in may
Episodic memory: Explicit memory of personally experienced events; tylers 21st birthday

the hippocampus registers and temporarily holds elements of explicit memories before moving them to other brain regions for long-term storage

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what are the primary roles of the cerebellum and the basal gangila when it comes to implict memories?

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The cerebellum plays an important role in forming and storing implicit memories created by classical conditioning
The basal ganglia—deep brain structures involved in motor movement—facilitate formation of our procedural memories for skills

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decribe the process of memory formation starting with an episode of emotional arousal. how is the amygdala involed in this process?

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Emotional arousal (excitement, stress):
* Triggers (stress) hormone production
* Provokes the amygdala to engage memory
* Leads to activity in additional brain’s
memory-forming areas

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describe long-term potentiation. how has studying the aplysia improved out understanding of this process?

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long term potention is the process by which synaptic connections between neurons become stronger with frequent activation. experiments with Aplysia showed how synaptic connections strengthen

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what are revrevial cues and what is their purpose? at what time should retrevial cues be formed in order to produce the most effective retrevial of memories?

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Retrieval cues serve as anchor points for pathways to memory. The best retrieval cues come from associations formed at the time a memory is encoded

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describe an example of how cues and context contribute to retreving/ recalling memories. how does our state of mind infleunce how our ability to revtreive/ recall memories?

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Cues and contexts specific to a particular memory will be most
effective in helping recall; if you studied for a test in a specific room, returning to that same room might make it easier to recall the information. emotions that accompany good or bad events become retrieval cues

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what is the serial postiton effect? in your answer, describe the phenomena known as recency effect and the primary effect.

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our tendency to recall best the last (recency effect) and first (primacy effect) items in a list

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identify and define the features common to all languages, starting with the simpliest unit of speech and ending with the expression of a complete thought. how are semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and prosody related to these features?

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every language has phonemes; basic speech sounds, morphemes; assembed phonemes, and words; assembled morphemes
semantics; meanings, syntax; grammatical rules, pragmatics; context, and prosody; emotional tone

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what is a critical period? define the critical period for language development. what is the result of a lack of exposure to and practice with language with this time period?

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a crticial period is the window in early-childhood to puberty where you learn a language, outside of this window language development is notable reduced

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what are some examples of how genetics influence language development?

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FOXP2 is a specific gene that affects the acquistion of language; stuttering is partically heritable; chromosone 7 is assoicated with expressive language skills

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how do the idealogies of Chomsky differ from those of Ibboston, Tomasello, and others when it comes to language acquistion and development

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chomsky claims language is a unlearned human trait and grammar is universal and ibboston and tamasello disagrees and claims languages are too diverse for this univerial grammar concept to make sense

chomsky is more biologial focuses and ibboston is more socially focused

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generally speaking, how does language development progress from birth to the age of 2 and older? how is age assoicated with the mastery of a second language?

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the older the age at immigration, the poorer the mastery of a second language. the younger you are the fast you can master a second language

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what is aphasia, and which areas of the brain is assoicated with producing different types of aphasia when damaged? describe the different types of aphasia present

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aphasia is the damage to any of several cortical areas; damage to the frontal lobe can comprehend speech but can struggle with speech production; damage to the left temporal lobe can speak meaningless words and are unable to understand speech of others

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compare and contrast the ideas of lingustic determinsm and lingustic relativism

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lingustic determinsm determines thoughts; the way we think
lingustic relativism influences but does not detmermine the way we think

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provide an example of how the language were equipped with can directly infleunce how we perceive our surroundings

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people may preceive things with different names as more different
example: some langurages have different words for different colors

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