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Psychology

The study of the mind and behavior, encompassing mental acts interacting with behaviors and surroundings, not limited to humans.

Biopsychosocial approach

An approach in psychology that combines biological, psychological, and social factors to analyze behavior.

Dualism

The belief that the mind and body are separate entities, with the mind potentially living on after the body dies.

Empiricism

The foundation of empiricism lies in the love of data and testing ideas to gain knowledge.

Structuralism

The first major school of thought in psychology that uses introspection to determine the structure of the mind.

Functionalism

Focuses on how humans actively engage in their sensations and thoughts, emphasizing adaptation over time.

Correlational study

Research method looking for relationships between two events or variables, without demonstrating causation.

Experiment

Researchers directly vary conditions to observe and measure results, involving variables like independent and dependent variables.

Descriptive statistics

Summarize and describe data using measures like mean, median, mode, and standard deviation.

Neuron

A single nerve cell transmitting specialized information throughout the mind and body, consisting of parts like dendrites, axon, and terminal buttons.

Resting Membrane Potential

Neuron's negative charge inside relative to positive charge outside when at rest.

Threshold

Level of stimulation needed to trigger a neural impulse, typically around -55 millivolts.

Refractory Period

Period after an action potential where neuron is less responsive to a stimulus.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses between neurons.

Excitatory Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters that cause activity in the next neuron.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters that reduce activity in the next neuron.

Central Nervous System

Includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information.

Peripheral Nervous System

Connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body, includes sensory and motor neurons.

Endocrine System

Collection of glands that secrete hormones to regulate various bodily functions.

Cerebral Cortex

Outer layer of the brain responsible for processing information, divided into lobes with specialized functions.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy to produce glucose and oxygen.