1.1 & 1.2 Heredity & Environment, Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

• A part of the central nervous system that controls voluntary movements.

• A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary body functions like heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

• A system that regulates conscious thought and decision-making processes.

• A network of nerves that exclusively manages sensory information.

Evolutionary Perspective

• A theoretical approach that examines psychological structure from a modern evolutionary perspective.

• A method of studying ancient civilizations through archaeological findings.

• A psychological theory that focuses solely on human behavior in urban settings.

• A philosophical approach that denies the influence of biology on behavior.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

• A part of the autonomic nervous system that relaxes the body and inhibits or slows many high energy functions.

• A system that prepares the body for stressful situations and increases heart rate.

• A network of nerves that controls voluntary muscle movements.

• The part of the nervous system responsible for reflex actions.

Peripheral Nervous System

• The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

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

• The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information.

• The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions.

Twin Studies

• Research studies conducted on identical or fraternal twins to understand the influence of genetics and environment on human traits.

• Studies that focus solely on identical twins to analyze environmental factors.

• Research that examines the differences between siblings raised in different households.

• Investigations into the psychological effects of being a twin on individual identity.

Natural Selection

• The process whereby organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

• A theory that explains how species evolve through random mutations.

• The idea that all organisms are created equal and have the same chance of survival.

• A method of breeding plants and animals for desired traits.

Central Nervous System

• The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

• The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements.

• The part of the nervous system responsible for reflex actions.

• The part of the nervous system that connects the brain to the limbs.

Somatic Nervous System

• The part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

• The part of the central nervous system responsible for involuntary actions.

• The system that regulates the body's fight or flight response.

• The network of nerves that controls the digestive system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

• A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for intense physical activity and is often referred to as the fight-or-flight response.

• A system that regulates voluntary muscle movements and is part of the somatic nervous system.

• A component of the central nervous system responsible for processing sensory information.

• A network of nerves that controls the body's rest and digest functions.

Eugenics

• A set of beliefs and practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of a human population, often associated with controversial and unethical practices.

• A scientific approach to enhance agricultural productivity through selective breeding.

• A movement advocating for the preservation of endangered species through genetic engineering.

• A philosophy promoting the idea of racial superiority based on genetic traits.