PSY 201Z Exam 1 Review

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Cerebellum

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The part of the brain involved in fine-tuning movement, maintaining posture, and balance.

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Neurotransmitter

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A chemical produced by neurons that carries messages to other neurons.

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ID

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Freud's concept representing the primal, instinctual part of the mind, often associated with desires and impulses.

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Central Nervous System

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The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

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Correlation Coefficient (r = -0.23)

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Indicates a low, negative correlation between two variables.

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Frontal Lobe

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The part of the brain responsible for reasoning, planning, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.

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Parietal Lobe

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The part of the brain that processes sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

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Brain Stem

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The part of the brain that controls basic life functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

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EGO

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Freud's concept representing the rational part of the mind that mediates between the desires of the ID and the morals of the SUPEREGO.

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SUPEREGO

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Freud's concept representing the moral conscience and societal rules.