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Psychology

Exam 2 Study Guide

Exam 2 Study Guide

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This flashcard set introduces primary school students to the fundamentals of the nervous system and brain function. It covers key topics like neurons, neurotransmitters, sensory processing, and brain anatomy, including the cortex, hippocampus, and different lobes. The flashcards explain how the brain controls movement, perception, and bodily functions, as well as the roles of various neurotransmitters in mood, memory, and muscle action. This set is ideal for young learners seeking to understand the basics of how the brain and nervous system work, providing a solid foundation for further study in psychology and neuroscience.
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Psychologie
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the minimum difference between two stimuli required for detection 50% of the time

(noticeable difference)

difference threshold

diminished sensitivity as a consequence of constant stimulation

sensory adaptation

retinal receptors that detect black, white, and gray;

necessary for peripheral and twilight vision

rods

retinal receptor cells that are concentrated near the center of the retina and that function in daylight or in well-lit conditions

cones

the theory that the retina contains three diff color receptors

tri-chromatic theory

which color receptors does the trichromatic theory suggest

red

green

blue

the theory that opposing retinal processes enable color vision

ex. some cells stimulated by greed and inhibited by red

opponent-process theory

the chamber between the eardrum and cochlea containing three tiny bones that concentrate the vibrations of the eardrum on the cochlea's oval window

middle ear

the part of the ear that contains the cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibular sacs

inner ear

coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear

cochlea

outer ear

eardrum

bones in the middle ear

hammer

anvil

stirrup

hair cells in the cochlea do what

transduce signals

a sweet taste indicates

energy

a salty source indicates

essential sodium

sour taste indicates

possible toxic acid

bitter taste indicates

possible poison

umami taste indicates

protein

sense of touch is actually a mix of what skin senses

pressure

warmth

cold

pain

the system for sensing the position and movement of individual body parts

kinesthesis

the sense of body movement and osition, including the sense of balance

vestibular sense

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