10 Questions
What is the main function of dendrites in neurons?
Receive signals from other neurons, muscles, or organs
Which part of the neuron is responsible for carrying signals away from the cell body?
Axon
What is the function of the myelin sheath in neurons?
Insulate the axon
Where does the synapse exist in relation to a neuron?
Between an end bulb and its adjacent organ, muscle, or cell body
Which lobe of the brain is responsible for performing voluntary motor movements and interpreting emotional behaviors?
Frontal Lobe
Which psychological approach emphasizes that each individual has great freedom in directing his or her future?
Humanistic Approach
What did the Gestalt Approach in psychology emphasize?
That perception is more than the sum of its parts
What do glial cells (astrocytes) primarily do?
Support neurons
What is the main focus of the Behavioral Approach in psychology?
How organisms learn new behaviors or modify existing ones based on rewards
Which research area in psychology focuses on studying the biological basis of learning and memory?
Biological Psychology/Psychobiology
Explore the systematic and scientific study of behaviors and mental processes, along with various approaches in the field of psychology such as the modern, behavioral, humanistic, and historical approaches. Learn about functionalism and the emphasis on studying the function of consciousness.
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