Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Psych - Biological

The biological approach - key terms

TermDefinition
CNS brain and spinal cord
Genes units of inheritance
Genome hereditary information
Genome lag evolution works slowly
Genotype genetic makeup of a person
Phenotype The observable differences between people that develops as their genotype interacts with their environment
MZ twins twins that share 100% DNA
DZ twins twins that share 50% DNA
Chromosomes Structures containing genetic material
SRY genes Gene responsible for initiation of male development process
Testosterone male sex hormone
Hemisphere one of two sides of the brain
Localisation of function Area of the brain responsible for specific behaviour e.g. the left is responsible for language
Limbic system A collection of structures in the mid-brain that processes memory and emotional information
Neurotransmitters Chemicals that send messages across neurons
Hormones Chemicals that are released into the bloodstream
Evolution The process of change through genetic mutations
Lobes Components of the brain (4 in total)
Adaptive advantage Any feature that increases the chance of survival
Environment of evolutionary adaption The conditions that existed during the period of evolutionary change
Created by: samfitter
Popular Psychology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards