Psychology 2135A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Axon Terminal, Myelin, Pineal Gland

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2135A/B
• Professor: Albert Katz

Document Summary

Descartes: the body and the mind are separate entities although both can influence each other and must interact in the pineal gland. Monism: no division between mind and body: materialism: nothing exists apart from the material world (physical matter) The neuron: synaptic transmission to carry information: sensory neurons: carry sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and the brain, afferent neurons carry towards the brain and spinal cord. Interneurons: transmits impulses between other neurons carry information: only found in the brain and spinal cord, most abundant neuron, communication between neurons = chemical, communication within a neuron = electrical. Glial cells: support neurons/insulation does not release neurotransmitters. Sensation: sense organs gather information about environment and transmit it to the brain (lower level) Perception: brain selects, organizes, and interprets sensation (higher level. Phineus gage: a rod went through his face and head, removing part of his frontal lobe. He was able to perform basic cognitive tasks (talking, remembering, etc. after his trauma)