Week 5 (The Biological Approach)

Week 2

Biology

the study of living organisms and life processes

Biological

a branch in psychology that deals with the biology of behavior, focusing primarily on the nervous system, genetics, and hormones

Emotions

reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations

Thoughts

the act of thinking about or considering something

Actions

self-initiated sequence of movements, typically oriented toward a goal

Nervous System

made up of your brain, spinal cord and nerves. It carries messages between your brain and the rest of your body.

Hormones

chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system that influence various physiological processes and behaviors

Brain chemistry

branch of neurosciences that involves the study of neurochemicals in the nervous system, which comprises the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, at the molecular level

Localization

the theory that specific areas of the brain are associated with particular functions, behaviors, or mental processes

etc. the hippocampus is linked to memory

Function

the use or purpose of something

Accuracy

more generally, exactness or freedom from error

Neuroscience

the study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does

Medication

any drug available by prescription or over the counter to aid in the treatment of an illness, disease, disorder, or condition

.Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical molecules that carry messages or signals from one nerve cell to the next target cell

Fight-Flight-Freeze

The fight, flight, or freeze response is an involuntary reaction to a perceived threat that causes physiological changes

Neurons

nerve cells that send messages all over your body to allow you to do everything from breathing to talking, eating, walking, and thinking

Glands

An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk

Hormones

chemical messengers produced by the body's endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream to target cells and organs, regulating various bodily functions and processes

Stigma

a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

etc. the stigma of having gone to prison will always be with me

.Discrimination

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability

Circadian

The natural cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes that the body goes through in a 24-hour cycle

Infradian

An infradian rhythm is a biological cycle that occurs for longer than a 24-hour period

Ultradian

recurring periods or cycles within a day that are shorter than the 24-hour cycle of the circadian rhythm

Plasticity

flexibility and adaptability. Plasticity of the nervous or hormonal systems makes it possible to learn and register new experiences

Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity, is a process that involves adaptive structural and functional changes to the brain (extra info just in case:) )

Somatic nervous system

the part of the nervous system comprising the sensory and motor neurons that innervate the sense organs and the skeletal muscles, as opposed to the

Excitatory

electrical signals that increase the likelihood that a neuron will fire an action potential.

Inhibitory

Inhibitors are chemical or biological molecules that regulate chemical reactions by slowing down or blocking them from occurring

Adrenaline

hormone and medication that plays a key role in the body's stress response, often referred to as the "fight-or-flight" response

Cortisol

it's your body's main stress hormone. It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation, and fear.