Biopsychology Exam 3 Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to biopsychology, including emotion, affective disorders, learning, and memory.

Amygdala

A brain structure involved in the regulation of emotions, particularly fear.

Ventral Prefrontal Cortex

A brain area that influences emotional behaviors and moral judgments.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a role in inhibiting emotional behaviors.

Monoamine Hypothesis of Depression

A theory suggesting that depression is related to a deficiency in monoamine neurotransmitters.

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them simultaneously.

Declarative Memory

A type of explicit memory that involves conscious recollection of facts and events.

Nondeclarative Memory

A type of implicit memory that does not require conscious thought and includes skills and conditioned responses.

Retrograde Amnesia

Memory loss for events that occurred before a brain injury.

Anterograde Amnesia

Inability to form new memories following an incident.

Korsakoff's Syndrome

A chronic neurocognitive disorder associated with prolonged alcohol abuse, leading to severe memory deficits.

Phineas Gage

A case study in neurology that illustrates the impact of brain injury on personality and social behavior.

Emotional Behaviors

Actions or responses influenced by emotions, such as fear, joy, or sadness.

ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)

A medical treatment that involves electrical stimulation of the brain to induce seizures, primarily used for severe depression.

TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used for depression.

Phototherapy

A treatment that involves exposure to light, often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Dissociation in Memory

The distinction between different forms of memory impairment and preserved capabilities.