Intro to Psychology & Nervous System QuizOnline version
Foundations of psychology and nervous system
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Differentiate behavior from mental processes.
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Define 'mental processes'.
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One example of behavior and one of a mental process.
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Difference between therapist, counsellor, psychologist, and psychiatrist.
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Outline four areas of psychology.
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Differentiate CNS and PNS.
Division: CNS; Main Function: processing and control of information.
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Differentiating sensory, interneurons, and motor neurons.
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Draw and label a motor neuron: what part does what?
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Describe neural transmission at the synapse.
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Define stress, stressor, stress response.
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Internal vs external stressors.
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Psychological and physiological responses to stress.
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Benefits of acute stress.
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Long-term harms of chronic stress.
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Biological coping strategies.
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Two areas of psychology relevant to Ethan.
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Difference between psychologist and psychiatrist.
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If Ethan needed medication, whom would he see?
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Two coping strategies in psychology for Ethan.
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Psychology studies behavior and mental processes.
Behavior can be seen; mental processes are internal.
Behavior refers to observable actions.
Mental processes are internal experiences.
Example pairs: observable behavior vs internal process.
Roles differ in training, scope, and prescribing rights.
Common areas include developmental, biological, cognitive, social/health.
CNS processes; PNS connects body to CNS.
These are their core roles.
Basic motor neuron structure and function.
Involves electrical and chemical steps at synapse.
Key definitions for stress concepts.
Internal vs external sources of stress.
Both mind and body responses to stress.
Distinguish beneficial vs harmful stress.
Acute stress can enhance performance temporarily.
Chronic stress harms health.
Biological strategies include body-focused methods.
Sport and clinical psychology apply to Ethan.
Prescribing rights differ.
Medication would be prescribed by a psychiatrist.
Psychological coping strategies include cognitive and breathing techniques.
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