How did Philippe Pinel’s reforms impact psychiatry?

They replaced supernatural explanations with medical approaches

How do neurons communicate?

Through electrical and chemical signals

What are neurotransmitters?

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse

Which of the following is a core focus of psychology?

Understanding and predicting behavior

What is the central idea of anthropocentrism?

Humans are the center of the universe

What role does the parasympathetic nervous system play?

Calms the body and conserves energy

What was the main shift from theocentrism to anthropocentrism during the Renaissance?

Focus on human achievements and potential

What is the role of dopamine in the brain?

Controls reward and pleasure systems

What is the definition of psychology?

The study of mental processes and behavior.

The gap between neurons where communication occurs

What is the primary subject of study in psychology?

Human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

What is the primary role of the peripheral nervous system?

Connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body

What is the primary function of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?

Inhibit or calm nervous system activity

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1
How did Philippe Pinel’s reforms impact psychiatry?
They introduced surgical treatments
They limited access to psychiatric care
They focused on genetic studies to explain the mind.
They replaced supernatural explanations with medical approaches
2
How do neurons communicate?
Through direct physical contact
Through mechanical vibrations
Through light signals
Through electrical and chemical signals
3
What are neurotransmitters?
Electrical impulses in neurons
Hormones released by glands
Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse
Cells that protect neurons
4
What is the basic unit of the nervous system?
Neuron
Synapse
Neurotransmitter
Axon
5
What did Philippe Pinel view as essential for the treatment of mental illness?
Isolation from society
Humane care and understanding
Physical punishment
Religious rituals to expulse the demons and heal patients
6
Which neurotransmitter is often linked to feelings of happiness and well-being?
Serotonin
Glutamate
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
7
Which of the following is a core focus of psychology?
Diagnosing physical diseases.
Designing architectural structures.
Studying political systems.
Understanding and predicting behavior
8
Is the psychology class a good and enjoyable class?
False
True
9
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for "fight or flight"?
Parasympathetic nervous system
Central nervous system
Somatic nervous system
Sympathetic nervous system
10
What is the central idea of anthropocentrism?
God is the center of existence
Nature governs all life
The cosmos determines destiny
Humans are the center of the universe
11
What role does the parasympathetic nervous system play?
Prepares the body for intense physical activity
Transmits sensory information
Calms the body and conserves energy
Controls reflexes
12
What was the main shift from theocentrism to anthropocentrism during the Renaissance?
Focus on human achievements and potential
Revival of religious practices in order to achieve forgiveness
They are unrelated concepts.
Focus on the universe's laws and how they interact with us as humans
13
What is the role of dopamine in the brain?
Regulates mood and sleep
Facilitates digestion, breathing and allows brain to perform hard tasks
Inhibits nervous system activity
Controls reward and pleasure systems
14
What is the definition of psychology?
The study of the stars and planets.
The study of human mindfulness
The study of mental processes and behavior.
The study of human anatomy.
15
What is the synapse?
The gap between neurons where communication occurs
The electrical signal sent through neurons
The cell body of a neuron
The protective covering around an axon
16
What is the primary subject of study in psychology?
Historical facts of social and psychological events
The structure of the universe and how it is conected to the feelings
The laws of physics.
Human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
17
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?:
Somatic and autonomic
Sympathetic and parasympathetic
Central and autonomic
Central and peripheral
18
What is the primary role of the peripheral nervous system?
Connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Process and integrate sensory information
Protect the brain and spinal cord from any possible hazard
Control voluntary and involuntary actions
19
Which Greek word is the root for "psychology"?
Psyche
Physio
Pathos
Logos
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What is the primary function of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
Increase heart rate
Excite the nervous system
Inhibit or calm nervous system activity
Enhance memory and attention

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