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One of the 4 main goals of psychology is to report or __________ what is observed

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Describe

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Where did the Greek philosopher Plato believe that the truth and knowledge existed in before birth

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The Soul

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Toward the end of the 19th-century Sigmund Freud focuse most of his attention on what

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Abnormal aspects of the mind

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Creating A lie requires what kind of resources

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Cognitive resources

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What are the four major goals that lay foundation for the scientific approach used in psychology

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Explain, describe, predict, and publish behavior

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The belief that truth and knowledge exist in the soul before birth suggest the role of ______ in cognition

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Nature

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What does functionalism continue to influence

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The practice of psychology as evidenced by educational psychology, studies of emotion and comparative studies of animal behavior

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Which perspective examines characteristics in terms of how they influence adaption to the environment and survival

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Evolutionary perspective

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What is Psuedopsychology and approach of

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Cleaning and predicting behavior and events that appears to be in psychology but is not supported by empirical, objective evidence

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Psychologists apply the findings of their research to shape and change behaviors in a beneficial way. This refers to how they ______ behavior

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Control

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The process of weighing various pieces of evidence, synthesizing them, and evaluating and determining the contributions of each

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Critical thinking

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An approach to explaining and predicting behavior and events that appears to be psychology, but has no empirical or objective evidence to support it.

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Psyedopsychology

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Social psychologists

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Explore how we view and affect one another

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Biological psychologists

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Explore the links between brain and mind

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Organizational psychologist

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Study and advise on behavior in the workplace

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Clinical psychologists

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Assess and treat mental, emotional and behavior disorders

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Personality psychologist

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Investigate our persistent traits

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Psychiatrists

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medical doctors licensed to prescribe drugs and treat physical causes of psychological disorders

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Counseling psychologist

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Help people cope with challenges by recognizing their strengths and resources

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Developmental psychologists

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Study out changing abilities from womb to tomb

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Process scientists used to conduct research, includes a continuing cycle of exploration, critical thinking and systematic observation

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Scientific method

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Synthesizes observations in order to explain phenomena and guide predictions to be tested through research

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Theory

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To repeat and experiment generally with the new sample and/or other changes to the procedures, The goal of which is to provide for further support for the findings of the first study

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Replicate

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A statement that can be used to test a prediction

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Hypothesis

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Control procedure that involves careful examination to the use of scientific observation and/or manipulation of variables

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Experiment

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Precise manner in which a variable of interest is defined and measured

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Operational definition

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All members of an identified group about which a researcher is interested

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Population

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Measurable characteristics that can vary over time or across people

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Variables

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A subset of the population chosen through a procedure that ensures all members of the population have an equally likely chance of being selected to participate in the study

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Random sample

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A subset of the population chosen for inclusion in an experiment

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Sample

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Acknowledgement of study participants that they understand what their participation will entail

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Informed consent

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Sharing information with participants after their involvement in a study has ended, including the purpose of the study and deception used in it

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Debriefing

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A subgroup of a population selected so that its members have characteristics that closely reflect those of the population of interest

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Representative example

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The committee that reviews research proposals to protect the rights and welfare of all participants

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

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Research message that describe and explore behaviors of the findings cannot The nativity state cause-and-effect relationship

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Descriptive research

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Type of descriptive research the studies participants in their natural environment of systematic observation

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Naturalistic observation

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Type of descriptive research that closely examines one individual or small group

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Case study

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Errors introduced into the recording of observations due to the researchers value system, expectations, or attitudes

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Observer bias

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Type of descriptive research examining the relationships among variables

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correlation method

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The statistical measure that indicates the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables

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Correlation coefficient

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Type of descriptive research that uses questionnaires or interviews together data

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Survey method

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And unaccounted for characteristic of participants that explains changes in the variable of interest

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Third variable

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The participants in an experiment were not exposed to the treatment bearable; this is the comparison group

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Control group

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Type of research the manipulated variable of interest to uncover cause-and-effect relationships

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Experimental group

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In an experimental design, the characteristic or sponsors measure to determine the effect of the researchers manipulation

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Dependent variable

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A Variable in the environment or of the participants that could unintentionally influence the outcome of the study

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Extraneous variable

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A study in which neither the researchers who are administering the independent variable nor the participants know what type of treatment is being given

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Double-blind study

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A type of extraneous variable that changes and sync it with the independent variable making it difficult and to discern which one is causing changes in the independent variable

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Confounding variable

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The process of appointing participants in the research study to the experimental or control groups, ensuring that every person has an equal chance of being assigned to either

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Random assignment

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And an experimental design, the variable manipulated by the researcher to determine its effect on the dependent variable

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Independent variable (iv)

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An inert substance given to members of the control group; the fake treatment that has no benefit but, is administered as if it does

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Placebo

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An approach that focuses on the positive aspects of human beings, seeking to understand their strengths and uncover the roots of happiness, creativity, humor and so on

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Positive psychology

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What can psychological studies be conducted through

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Observation and measurement

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Who was the first black woman to be awarded a PhD in psychology from Columbia University

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Mamie Phipps Clark

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Mamie Phipps Clark conducted important research on the impact of race recognition on children’s _____.

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Self esteem

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Mental health professionals trained in graduate school

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Clinical psychologists

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Who was Mary Whiton Calkins a student of

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William James

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Who was Margaret Floy Washburn a student of

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Edward Titchener

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Who believed that experience plays an important role in how we acquire knowledge

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Aristotle

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Acquiring knowledge relies on the importance of

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Nurture

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Aristotle is credited with laying the foundation for the scientific approach to answer questions about psychological concepts through his suggestion that:

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We learn through our sensory experiences

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Who suggested we learn through out sensory experiences

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Aristotle

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Titchener developed the school of structuralism in order to determine the ____ of the mind

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Atoms

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What provides precise descriptions for variables used in research study

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Operational definitions

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Which researchers used when other types of experiments are unethical or impossible to do

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Correlational

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What houses thoughts, motions, and personality and orchestrates behavior

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The brain

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Goal cells hold neurons together and maintain the structure of the:

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Nervous system

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The branch of psychology that focuses on how the brain and other biological systems influence behavior

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Biological psychology

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Study of the brain and nervous system

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Neuroscience

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Skinny to bike structure of a neuron that extends from the cell body, and which sends messages to other neurons

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Axons

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The spike in electrical energy that passes to the axon of a neuron, the purpose of which is to convey information

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Action potential

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Building blocks of the nervous system that transmit electrical and chemical signals in the body

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Neurons

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Electrical potential of the cell at rest; the state of the cell when it is not activated

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Resting potential

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Cells that support, nourish, and protect neurons; produce smiling that covers axons.

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Glial cells

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Fatty substance that insulates the axon and speeds the transmission of neural messages

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Myelin sheath

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The region of the neuron that includes the nucleus containing DNA, protein producing mechanisms, and other structures that nourish the cell

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Cell body

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Neuron either fires or does not fire; action potentials are always the same strength

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All-or-none

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Chemical messengers that neurons use to communicate at the synapse

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Neurotransmitters

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Tiny, branchlike fibers extending from the cell body that receive messages from other neurons and send information in the direction of the cell body

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Dendrites

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The location where neurotransmitters attach on the receiving side of the synaptic gap

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Receptor sites

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Process by which neurotransmitters are reabsorbed by the sending terminal bud

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Reuptake

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Junction between neurons where communication occurs

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Synapse

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part of the endocrine system involved in responses to stress as well as the regulation of salt balance

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Adrenal glands

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A major component of the human nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord

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Central nervous system

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Cognitive psychologists

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Experiment with how we perceive, think and solve problems

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Neuron specialized for receiving information about the environment from the sensory systems and transmitting this information to the brain for further processing

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Sensory neurons

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The part of the nervous system that connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body

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Peripheral nervous system

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The branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary process within the body, such as contractions in the digestive tract, and activity of glands

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Autonomic nervous system

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A type of neuron that resides exclusively in the brain and spinal cord; acts as a bridge connecting sensory and motor neurons

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Interneurons

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Neurons specialized for transmitting information from the central nervous system to other parts of the body, such as muscles and glands.

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motor neurons

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Bundles of neurons that carry information to and from the central nervous system; provide communication between the central nervous system and the muscles, glands, and sensory receptors.

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nerves

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Chemical messengers released into the bloodstream that influence mood, cognition, appetite, and many other processes and behaviors.

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hormones

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The division of the autonomic nervous system that orchestrates the “rest-and-digest” response to bring the body back to a noncrisis mode.

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parasympathetic nervous system

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The communication system that uses glands to convey messages by releasing hormones into the bloodstream.

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endocrine system

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The branch of the parasympathetic nervous system that includes sensory nerves and motor nerves; gathers information from sensory receptors and controls the skeletal muscles responsible for voluntary movement.

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somatic nervous system

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The bundle of neurons that allows communication between the brain and the peripheral nervous system, connecting with the body’s muscles, glands, and organs.

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spinal cord

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An automatic response to a sensory stimulus, such as the “knee jerk” reaction; a simple pathway of communication from sensory neurons through interneurons in the spinal cord back out through motor neurons.

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reflex arc

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The division of the autonomic nervous system that mobilizes the “fight-or-flight” response to stressful or crisis situations.

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sympathetic nervous system

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The pea-sized gland located in the center of the brain just under the hypothalamus

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pituitary gland

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secretes hormones that dictate the release of hormones by other glands

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pituitary gland

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known as the master gland

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pituitary gland

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Gland of the endocrine system that regulates the rate of metabolism by secreting thyroxin.

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thyroid gland

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The largest part of the brain, includes virtually all parts of the brain except primitive brain structures; has two distinct hemispheres.

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cerebrum

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The thick band of nerve fibers connecting the right and left cerebral hemispheres

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corpus callosum

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principal structure for information shared between the two hemispheres.

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corpus callosum

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The idea that each cerebral hemisphere processes certain types of information and excels in certain activities.

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lateralization

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An area of the cortex that is critical for speech production.

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Broca’s area

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A rare procedure used to disconnect the right and left hemispheres by cutting the corpus callosum.

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split-brain operation

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A region of the cortex that plays a pivotal role in language comprehension.

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Wernicke’s area

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The generation of new neurons in the brain

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neurogenesis

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The brain’s ability to heal, grow new connections, and reorganize in order to adapt to the environment.

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neuroplasticity

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An early approach to explaining the functions of the brain by trying to link the physical structure of the skull with a variety of characteristics.

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phrenology

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Cells responsible for producing new neurons.

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stem cells

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The wrinkled outermost layer of the cerebrum, responsible for higher mental functions, such as decision making, planning, and processing visual information.

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cerebral cortex

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The area of the cortex that organizes information among the other lobes of the brain and is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions and behavior.

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frontal lobes

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The area of the cortex in the back of the head that processes visual information.

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occipital lobes

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The area of the cortex that receives and processes sensory information such as touch, pressure, temperature, and spatial orientation.

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parietal lobes

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Regions of the cortex that integrate information from all over the brain, allowing us to learn, think in abstract terms, and carry out other intellectual tasks.

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association areas

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The area of the cortex that processes auditory stimuli and language.

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temporal lobes

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A band of tissue toward the rear of the frontal lobes that works with other brain regions to plan and execute voluntary movements.

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motor cortex

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A band of tissue running parallel to the motor cortex that receives and integrates sensory information from all over the body.

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somatosensory cortex

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A pair of almond-shaped structures in the limbic system that processes basic emotions, such as fear and aggression, as well as associated memories.

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amygdala

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A pair of seahorse-shaped structures located in the limbic system

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hippocampus

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primarily responsible for creating new memories

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hippocampus

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Structure located behind the brain stem that is responsible for muscle coordination and balance; Latin for “little brain.”

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cerebellum

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A horseshoe-shaped collection of structures that regulates emotions and basic drives like hunger, and aids in the creation of memories.

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limbic system

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Largest part of the brain; includes the cerebral cortex and the limbic system.

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forebrain

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A small structure located below the thalamus that maintains a constant internal environment within a healthy range

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hypothalamus

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helps regulate sleep-wake cycles, sexual behavior, and appetite.

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hypothalamus

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A structure in the limbic system that processes and relays sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cortex.

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thalamus

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Includes areas of the brain responsible for fundamental life-sustaining processes.

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hindbrain

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A network of neurons running through the midbrain that controls levels of arousal and quickly analyzes sensory information on its way to the cortex.

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reticular formation

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A structure that oversees vital functions, including breathing, digestion, and heart rate.

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medulla

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A hindbrain structure that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles and coordinate movement between the right and left sides of the body.

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pons

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The part of the brain stem involved in levels of arousal

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midbrain

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responsible for generating movement patterns in response to sensory input.

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midbrain

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The axon is not entirely enclosed by _____, but instead is covered in segments.

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myelin sheath

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The membrane encasing a neuron is _____, allowing only some ions to pass in and out of its channels.

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selectively permeable

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secreted by one neuron under certain conditions can cause neighboring neurons to fire.

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Neurotransmitters

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The peripheral nervous system provides the communication pathway between the central nervous system(CNS) and the:

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the rest of the body

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The peripheral nervous system includes all the neurons that are not in the:

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central nervous system.

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Following an action potential, _____ are released into the synaptic gap and their effects can be almost instant.

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neurotransmitters

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Schwann cells produce the _____ that envelops axons.

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myelin

144
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The purpose of a(n) _____ is to convey information between neurons.

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action potential

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The neurotransmitter dopamine plays a key role in:

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learning through reinforcement.

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_____ are specialized for receiving information about the environment and transmitting this information to brain for further processing.

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Sensory neurons

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If the endocrine system had a gland that worked as a chief executive officer, it would be the:

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pituitary gland.

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They outnumber neurons in the human brain by approximately 50 to 1.

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glial cells

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Neurotransmitters that are not reabsorbed into the axon buds, drift out of the _____ through diffusion.

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synaptic gap

150
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What is involved in regulating arousal and sleep.

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norepinephrine

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The simple pathway of communication from sensory neurons through interneurons in the spinal cord back out through motor neurons is called a(n):

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reflex arc

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The division of the autonomic nervous system that orchestrates the rest-and-digest response to bring the body back to noncrisis mode is called the:

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parasympathetic nervous system.

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What is the function of neurons

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To transmit information up and down the body.

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Reuptake is the process by which _____ can be reabsorbed by the sending terminal bud

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neurotransmitters

155
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It is an antagonist because it blocks the release of acetylcholine.

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Botox

156
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What can act as both neurotransmitters and hormones depending on where they are released.

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norepinephrine

157
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The branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary processes within the body, such as contractions in the digestive tract and activity of glands, is called the:

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autonomic nervous system

158
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Glial cells that multiply and secrete substances to defend the brain from infection and inflammation are called:

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microglia

159
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What resides exclusively in the brain and spinal cord and act as bridges connecting sensory and motor neurons.

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interneurons

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Neurons are _____ that communicate with each through electrical and chemical signals.

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nerve cells

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Which statement BEST characterizes the cell body of a typical neuron

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It contains a nucleus, protein-producing mechanism, and other structures that nourish the cell.

162
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_____ are a type of glial cell that have been found to support communication between neurons.

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Astrocytes

163
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They multiply and secrete substances to defend the brain from infection and inflammation.

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microglia

164
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How do neighboring neurons signal for channels to open up to let the positive sodium ions move into the dendrites of a neuron?

A

Neighboring neurons send more excitatory signals than inhibitory signals

165
Q

How is the voltage of a neuron determined?

A

By the electrical characteristics of ions.

166
Q

How does the myelin sheath speed the transmission of neural messages?

A

It insulates the axon, facilitating faster transmission of the impulse.

167
Q

The _____ generally excels at visual spatial tasks

A

right hemisphere

168
Q

Research suggests that the _____ is important for our ability to recognize faces.

A

right hemisphere

169
Q

Whowas the founder of phrenology, the now discredited brain “science” that achieved enormous popularity at the beginning of the 19th century.

A

Franz Joseph Gall

170
Q

The tendency for the left and right hemispheres to excel in certain activities.

A

Lateralization

171
Q

The early approach to explaining the functions of the brain by trying to link physical structures of the skull with a variety of characteristics.

A

Phrenology

172
Q

Each cerebral hemisphere processes certain types of information and excels in certain activities, which is known as:

A

lateralization

173
Q

_____ uses radioactive glucose to detect active areas of the brain, which have absorbed the most sugar.

A

Positron emission tomography

174
Q

On Penfield’s map of the _____, the size of each body part roughly reflects the amount of cortex devoted to it.

A

motor cortex

175
Q

In dangerous situations, activity in the nervous system increases drastically, including in the _____, triggering an emotional reaction such as terror.

A

amygdala

176
Q

Located beneath the structures of the limbic system, the _____ includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla.

A

brainstem

177
Q

Just below the thalamus is the _____, which keeps the body’s systems in a steady state.

A

hypothalamus

178
Q

The cortex overlaying each hemisphere is separated into several different:

A

lobes.

179
Q

The _____ includes the hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus, and hypothalamus.

A

limbic system

180
Q

What coordinates movement between the right and left sides of the body.

A

medulla

181
Q

What helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

A

medulla

182
Q

What responsible for levels of arousal and quickly analyzes sensory information on its way to the cortex.

A

medulla

183
Q

Hearing and language comprehension are largely handled by the:

A

temporal lobes

184
Q

Located immediately beneath the structures of the _____, the brainstem includes the midbrain, pons, and medulla.

A

limbic system

185
Q

What is responsible for muscle coordination and balance.

A

cerebellum

186
Q

Who conducted a study of dogs that provided evidence for the motor cortex’s involvement in muscle movement.

A

Fritsch and Hitzig

187
Q

The great majority of the data picked up by the sensory systems, except olfaction, pass through the _____ before moving to the cortex for processing.

A

thalamus

188
Q

The body has two main systems of communication, including the fast-acting _____ and the slower _____.

A

nervous system; endocrine system

189
Q

The brain and spinal cord are protected by the _____, which is a layer of three thin membranes.

A

meninges

190
Q

Neurons from the digestive system send signals to the _____, which then sends signals to higher regions of the brain.

A

hypothalamus

191
Q

What part of the brain is responsible for the basic emotions and the memories associated with them

A

The amygdala.

192
Q

The largest part of the brain, which includes the cerebral cortex and the limbic system

A

the forebrain

193
Q

What processes information and is the layer of cells surrounding nearly all the brain’s structures.

A

cerebral cortex

194
Q

What is involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles and appetite.

A

hypothalamus

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