Significance Flashcards
Cerebrum
produces higher functioning roles such as thinking, learning, memory, language, emotion, movement, and perception.
concious
allows us to plan activities and to monitor our progress toward the goals we set for ourselves
denile
the conscious refusal to understand that painful facts exist
Ego
Prevents us from acting on basic urges but also works to achieve a balance with our moral and idealistic standards
Extinction
Gradual weakening of a conditioned response that results in the behavior decreasing or disappearing
Id
The earliest and instinctive component of personality
Identity crisis
Questioning your sense of self and your values can gain a better understanding of who you are
Neo-fruedians
Decreased the importance on sex as a source of energy and conflict while focusing more on the social environment and effects of culture on personality
Personality
Helps people better understand the parts that play a role in personality
Self-actualization
Allows people to approach problems and needs with acceptance and understanding
Superego
Provides the moral standards by which the ego operates
Neuroscientist
Focuses on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions
Projection
Helps you form feeling stress, mainly related to inner conflict