PSYC 3684 Midterm: Exam 1 Review Session

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Reading response readings are important for exam; other readings are supplemental. You will not need to match researchers with studies; just know the studies in general (methods, results, conclusions, and implications) Understand the difference between synaptogenesis and neurogenesis. Neurogenesis not as easy throughout the lifespan. Understand the difference between the macrosystem (institutional) and the exosystem (societal) Macro is bigger societal things (e. g. , socioeconomic status, culture) Role of dopamine in adolescence; need more dopamine to feel same response that older adults would (low threshold, seek out risky behavior to satisfy dopamine) - this relates also to the imbalance model. Evocative socialization - if people reinforce you being an introvert it will help back up those genes. Know the difference between interdependence, interaction, and correlation. Epigenetic is how the environment changes the expression of your genes. Just because a change is happening doesn"t mean something is being turned on . Reduced lateralization in old age (encompassing more regions of your brain)