human behavior senior exam

What is human behavior

How people think,feel and act

What 2 things influence bad behavior the most

Nature(biology)+ Nurture(environment)

What part of the brain controls decision making?

Prefrontal cortex

What part of the brain handles emotions like fear?

Amydala

What is the hippocampus responsible for?

Memory

What does the cerebellum control?

Balance and coordination

What does nature refer to in behavior

Your genes, brain and biology

What does nurture refer to?

How you’re raised, your environment and culture

Erikson’s teen stage of development?

Identify vs role confusion

Piaget stage for teens?

Formal operation- thinking deeply and abstractly

What chemical in marijuana causes a “high”

THC

What brain part is the most affected by THC in teens?

Prefrontal cortex

Why is marijuana risky for teens?

It affects memory, decision making, attention and mental health

What is a long term risk of teen marijuana use?

Addiction, mental illness, poor academic performance

What does “teen brains are under construction” mean?

They are still developing and more vulnerable to harm

What is the DSM-5 used for?

Diagnosing mental disorders

What are the 6 main types of disorders

Anxiety, Mood, Psychotic, Personality, somatoform, Dissociative

What are anxiety disorders?

Disorders with extreme fear, worry or panic

What are mood disorders?

Disorders are like depression or bipolar

What are psychotic disorders?and name a example

Breaks from reality (hallucinations)

What are personality disorders?

Long-term patterns of unhealthy thinking and behavior.

What are somatoform disorders?

Physical symptoms with no medical cause (caused by the mind).

What are dissociative disorders?

Disconnection from identity or memory like DID).

Why is loving touch important for babies?

Helps brain development and bonding.

What is shaken baby syndrome?

Brain injury from violent shaking.

What's a benefit of breastfeeding?

Nutrients and bonding.

What do baby measurements track?

Growth and development.

What is antisocial personality disorder?

No empathy, may lie or harm others.

What is borderline personality disorder?

Intense emotions and fear of abandinment.

What is narcissistic personality disorder?

Needing attention and feeling superior