AP Psych 1.4 Definitions

Biological Psychology: A branch of psychology that examines the connections between biological processes and psychological phenomena.
Phrenology: An outdated theory that claimed the shape and contour of the skull correlated with personality and mental abilities.
Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections in response to learning or injury.
CT (Computed Tomography) scan: An imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body, including the brain.

Hindbrain: The part of the brain that controls basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.
Midbrain: The section of the brain that plays an important role in vision, hearing, motor control, and arousal.
Forebrain: The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher-level functions such as reasoning, emotion, and memory.
Brainstem: The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls basic life functions.
Medulla: The base of the brainstem that controls involuntary functions such as heart rate and breathing.
Cerebellum: The region of the brain that is responsible for coordination and balance.
Hippocampus: A part of the brain associated with memory formation and spatial navigation.
Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of the brain involved in higher cognitive functions such as thinking and decision-making.
Frontal Lobes: The portions of the cerebral cortex associated with reasoning, planning, and problem-solving.
Motor Cortex: The area of the cerebral cortex that is responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.