Textbook Chapter 1

Question 1

There are 5 reasons for linking the study of the brain to the study of Behavior, what are they?

Answer 1

1. How the brain produces behaviour is
   a major scientific question
2. The brain is the most complex organ
3. Understanding behavioral disorders can help us treat them
   4.we can understand diversity
   5.it helps other fields and offers employment

Question 2

The “Brain” is the anglo-saxon word for what?

Answer 2

“The tissue found within the skull”

Question 3

The _______ _________ __________ is composed of cells, and half of these cells are called _________.

Answer 3

Human nervous system, neurons

Question 4

The “other half” of the nervous system cells are called _______ cells and they support the function of the_______

Answer 4

Glial cells, neurons

Question 5

What are the 3 functions of the glial cells

Answer 5

Supporting the function of neurons, providing insulation and nutrients, and eliminating waste

Question 6

Most of the interconnections between the brain and the body are made through the _______ ________, located in the vertebrae

Answer 6

Spinal cord

Question 7

What is the difference between the central nervous system (cns) and the Peripheral nervous system (pns)

Answer 7

The central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord which together mediate behavior, the peripheral nervous system is composed of all the neurons in the body outside of the brain and spinal cord

Question 8

What is the cerebrum

Answer 8

The cerebrum is the major structure of the forebrain that contains the left and right hemispheres , it is also responsible for conscious behaviour

Question 9

What is the neocortex

Answer 9

The new cortex is the outermost layer of the four brain that is also responsible for our conscious behaviour

Question 10

What is the brainstem

Answer 10

The brainstem is essential structure of the brain that is responsible for most unconscious behaviour.

Question 11

What part of the brain stem is the dominant part of the brain stem and a specialized for learning and coordinating our movements?

Answer 11

The cerebellum

Question 12

What did Dr. Harvey predict about the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system

Answer 12

That it would be possible to separate them and for the central nervous system a.k.a. the brain and the spinal cord to still function in a bottle without the peripheral nervous system.

Question 13

What does the theory embodied behaviour propose

Answer 13

That our thoughts and the body language of ourselves and others are central to communication and that they are inseparable.

Question 14

What is deep brain stimulation (DBS)

Answer 14

When electrodes are implanted in the brain to stimulate a targeted area.

Question 15

What is a persistent vegetative state(PVS)

Answer 15

It is a condition where a person is alive but unaware, unable to communicate or to function independently at even the most basic level. 

Question 16

What is traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Answer 16

A wound to the brain that results from a blow to the head.

Question 17

The brain has two major divisions, the__________ supports conscious behaviour and unfolds the___________, which supports unconscious behavior.

Answer 17

Forebrain, cerebellum

Question 18

Explain how inventions relying on robotics and AI mimic the behaviours of the brain?

Answer 18

Our behaviour consists of many unconscious functions that are robotlike is as well as learning-dependent conscious functions that are Al like 

Question 19

Who created mentalism?

Answer 19

Aristotle

Question 20

Aristotle suggested that all human intellectual functions are produced by a persons “psyche” What is a psyche?

Answer 20

Another word for mind and the source of human behavior.

Question 21

What is mentalism

Answer 21

The philosophical position that a persons mind a.k.a. psyche is responsible for behavior.