Test 2 Flashcards
cerebellum
structure that aids in balance and control of body movement
Reticular Formation
structure in brain stem that maintains alertness and consciousness
hippocampus
inner-brain structure that plays a vital role in memory and spatial understanding
amygdala
inner-brain structure that processes novelty and emotional information
corpus callosum
large bundle of fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres
left hemesphere
Better at sequential, analytic processing, language, and positive emotion
right hemesphere
Specialized for holistic, integrative processing.
Good for spatial abilities and regulating negative emotion.
adaptation
learning new schemes through direct interaction with the environment
assimilation
we use current schemes to interpret the external world
accommodation
we create new schemes or adjust old ones when we discover that the way we currently see the world does not seem to fit the environment
organization
infant creates new schemes, rearranges old ones, connects different schemes together without directly interacting with the environment
First stage
Reflexive schemes
second stage
primary circular reactions: behaviors inspired by basic needs like sucking thumb
third stage
secondary circular reactions: repeating chance actions
fourth stage
coordination of secondary circular reactions: different schemes coordinated to intentionally create an effect
