E. functionalists wanted to study only observable behaviors. functionalists wanted to study whole organisms in real-life tasks. A traditional "school" within psychology that emphasized objectivity of research methods and measurement was known as . A. the Gestalt school.
The goal of psychology is to break down and identify the simplest mental elements that make up conscious experience. B. The most important function of the mind is to allow the individual to adapt to his or her environment.
Children learn grammar through the reinforcement and punishment of their utterances by parents and other adults. Gardner believed that cognitive theories must focus on events "between input and output" - in other words, that cognition must be analyzed at the level of . A. behavior. B. neurons.
regions of the cortex that integrate information from all over the brain, allowing us to learn, think in abstract terms, and carry out other intellectual tasks. motor cortex. a band of tissue toward the rear of the frontal lobe that works with other brain regions to plan and execute voluntary movements.
central nervous system (CNS) a major component of the human nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord. autonomic nervous system. the branch of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary processes within the body, such as contractions in the digestive tract, and activity of glands.
State three facts about the hypothalamus. It is involved in regulating sleep-wake cycles and appetite ; it makes sure blood pressure, body temperature, and fluid balance remain within a healthy range; it is a part of the limbic system. The structures located deep in the brain are responsible for ____.
State three facts about the homunculus. Parts of the body shown smaller indicate areas of lesser motor control or sensitivity; the size of each body part reflects the amount of cortex allocated to it; parts of the body shown larger indicate areas of greater motor control or sensitivity.
Isa is home alone. The storm has hit the area hard, and the electricity is shut off. She knows it will be dark soon, and her house is going to get cold quickly. She knows she is in danger.