Biological Approach ERQ (beginning to evolutionary)

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Neuroplasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience, encompassing processes such as dendritic branching and pruning.

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Hippocampus

A brain region critical for the formation of new memories and involved in spatial navigation.

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Voxel-based morphometry (VBM)

A neuroimaging analysis technique that allows investigation of focal gray matter volume differences in brain images.

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Cognitive map

A mental representation of spatial relationships and environments, which can be formed by experiences.

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Long-term potentiation (LTP)

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

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Retrograde amnesia

The inability to recall memories formed before a specific event, such as surgery.

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Anterograde amnesia

The inability to form new memories after a specific event, such as surgery.

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Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter associated with learning and memory, which plays a role in the consolidation of memories.

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Dendritic branching

The process in which neurons grow new connections; associated with learning and memory.

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Neural pruning

The process by which unused neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated, enhancing the efficiency of the brain.

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Method triangulation

The use of multiple research methods to study a phenomenon, enhancing the validity of findings.

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Placebo group

A control group in an experiment that receives a sham treatment rather than the active treatment.

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Ecological validity

The extent to which findings from a study can be generalized to real-world settings.

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Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual, influencing traits and behaviors.

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Pheromones

Chemical signals released by an individual that affect the behavior of others, often related to mating or territorial behaviors.

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Evolutionary psychology

The study of how evolutionary principles influence human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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