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Psychology | Study of the mind and behavior |
Behavior | every measurable internal and external activity a living thing does. |
Introspection | looking inside ones self and describing what is going on. |
Functionalism | Focuses on how the mind functions rather than on what the mind is. |
Pragmatism | the idea that if as idea works, it is valid or useful. |
Psychoanalysis | Methos of treating mental illness analyzes processes and the role of early experiences |
Nervous system | processes thousands of bits of info. from the body's other organs and the outside environment |
Endocrine system | Houses the production factors for hormones. |
Neurons | has a nucleus or center, that contains genes. |
Neurotransmitter | carries info. to the next neuron in line. |
Autonomic nervous system | Controls the muscles of the stomach, intestines, and bodily functions. |
Somatic nervous system | Associated with all ofthe body's movements. |
Central nervous system | consists of the spinal cord and the brain. |
Hormones | sent into the bloodstream and are responsible for maintaining normal growth, sexual development, and metabolism, the processes ncessary for maintaining life. |