AP+PSYCH

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**AP Psych :]** = = =THE BRAIN !=

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Risk Taker Quiz

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AP Psych Questions on neurons ! 1. What is the function of the cell body, or soma? another name for the cell body of a neuron.

2. What is the function of the dendrites? parts of a neuron specialized to receive messages from other neurons. 3. What is the function of the axon? part of a neuron specialized to send impulses to other neurons. 4. Describe the process of axonal conduction. electrochemical process by which the neural impulse (action potential) is passed along the axon to the axon terminals

5. Describe the process of synaptic transmission. chemical process by which the neural impulse is passed from the axon terminal of one neuron to the dendrite or cell body of another neuron.

6.How are excitatory synapses different from inhibitory synapses?

synaptic connections which, when stimulated, decrease the likelihood that the receiving neuron will fire.

NATURE VS. NURTURE.

//nature:// The natural world as it exists without humanbeings or civiliation.

//nurture:// to feed and protect: to nurtureone'soffsprinng

//genetics:// Biology thev sciencev of heredity dealing with resemblances and differences ofrelated organisms resulting from the interactionof their genes and the enviorment. .

//environment// The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

//geneitc:// Of or relating to genes or heredity.

//inherited:// Derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors.

TRAITS

For each trait below, mark whether it is acquired through genetic (G) factors or through environmental (E). If you think the trait is acquired through the interaction of genetics and environment, mark it as GE

E - extreme, repeated violence G schizophrenia G alcoholism G manic-depression GE intelligence GE shyness G obesity G Alzheimer's disease E homosexuality E thrill seeking GE temperament G dyslexia GE nicotine dependence G hyperactivity

__** Explain how the environment and genetics could interact to produce the follpwing traits :**__
 * 1) alcoholism - it could run in the genes of the family or if you have been around it all you're life you might environmentally adapt
 * 2) nicotine dependence- same as alcoholic
 * 3) obesity- you could carry the gene for obesity or overeat because that's what you are taught
 * 4) extreme violence - the violent gene could be carried or you could be around it as a child and con sitter that acceptable.
 * 5) intelligence- smarts could run in the family or if you study hard constantly and are pushed by others to do well.

__**Genetic Revolution discussion questions:**__

1). If it were possible, would you want to take a genetic test telling you whcih diesases you are likely to suffer from later in life? Why not i think it would be cool to know anything in the future.

2). Suppose you or your partner are pregnant. Would you want the unborn child tested for genetic defects? I would rather figure out my child on my own then to have a test to see what defects there going to have if they will ever have any.

3). Do you think it should be legal for employers to use genetic tests in deciding whom to hire? NO! That's so judgmental.

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OPENER __//Opener//:__ What is the misinformation effect?
 * When are people susceptible to misinformation?
 * Who is susceptible to misinformation? Everyone
 * What happens to the original memory? it gets altered
 * Do people genuinely believe the misinformation? somtimes