Psychology Lesson 1 Flashcards
What two structures is the Central Nervous System composed of?
The brain and spinal cord
According to Dr. David Perlmutter, what three foods fight Alzheimer’s disease (known as the Anti-Alzheimer’s Trio)?
Avocados, coconut oil, grass-fed beef
What type of fat has a short-chain chemical structure that can cross the blood-brain barrier?
Medium-chain triglycerides
What part of the brain is responsible for higher-level thinking, decision making, and personality?
Cerebral Cortex
Which is not a major function of the spinal cord:
Collect and transmit neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers.
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How many neurons are in the brain?
100 billion
Which nerve stimulates the relaxation response?
Vagus nerve
If you unfolded the cerebral cortex, how much area would it cover?
2.5 square feet
Which type of neuron travels away from the brain, transmitting motor information?
Efferent neurons
Which type of neuron travels toward the brain, carrying sensory information?
Afferent neurons
Which branch of the nervous system is responsible for the fight-or-flight response?
Sympathetic Nervous System
True or False: Past traumas are seared into the brain. Once a brain has been traumatized, it cannot recover.
False
True or False: Nerve cells (neurons) can communicate with hormones and immune cells.
True
True or False: The quality of posture does not impact the function of the nervous system.
False
How are nerve signals conducted?
Electrochemical process
How fast can nerve signals travel?
390 feet per second
Which lobe of the brain did Phineas Gage injure?
Frontal lobe
Which part of the brain developed first and is in charge of critical bodily functions that are necessary for survival?
Hindbrain
Which part of the brain is almond-shaped and is the center of certain emotions (like fear)?
Amygdala
Which is not a neurological autoimmune disease?
Epilepsy (Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are)
According to Dr. Terry Wahls, which is not one of the three groups of food that best support your mitochondria?
Whole grains (Sulfur rich veggies, green veggies with vit B and antioxidant rich produce do)
True or False: Cells have their own intelligence, and together they form bodily intelligence, which is a key component of the mind.
True
True or False: The bacteria in your gut microbiome have no intelligence.
False
Which philosopher first penned the theory of dualism, or the idea that the mind and body are separate entities?
Descartes
What branch of psychology attempts to bridge the modern disconnect between the brain and body?
Psychoneuroimmunology
True or False: The antidepressants of the 1960s are still commonly prescribed today.
True
True or False: Whether or not you subscribe to the theory of dualism has no effect on your daily choices.
False
True or False: Research supports the idea that the mind can exert a powerful effect on physical health.
True
According to the famous Framingham study, what is the best predictor of longevity?
Lung capacity
Happy people, on average, live how many years longer than unhappy people?
7 years
