Understanding Psychology (10th Ed)

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K E Y T E R M S
central core p. 81
cerebellum 
(ser-uh-BELL-um) p. 81
reticular formation p. 81
thalamus p. 83
hypothalamus p. 83
limbic system p. 83
cerebral cortex p. 84
lobes p. 85
motor area p. 86
sensory area p. 86
association areas p. 87
neuroplasticity p. 88
neurogenesis p. 88
hemispheres p. 89
lateralization p. 90
biofeedback p. 93
94 Chapter 
3 
Neuroscience and Behavior
1.
a-2, b-3, c-1; 
2.
a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4; 
3.
motor; 
4.
opposite; 
5.
right, 
left
How can an understanding of the nervous system help us to 
fi nd ways to alleviate disease and pain?
• Biofeedback is a procedure by which a person learns to 
control internal physiological processes. By controlling 
involuntary responses, people are able to relieve anxiety, 
tension, migraine headaches, and a wide range of other 
psychological and physical problems. (p. 92)
E VA LU AT E
1.
Match the name of each brain scan with the appropriate 
description:
a.
EEG
1.
By locating radiation within the
b.
fMRI
brain, a computer can provide a 
c.
PET
striking picture of brain activity.