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1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning41m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology33m
- Piaget's Cognitive Developmental Theory
  33m
11. Personality48m
- The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
  48m
12. Social Psychology41m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders44m
15. Treatment47m
- Biological Therapies
  47m

3. Biological Psychology

The Hindbrain

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3. Biological Psychology

The Hindbrain

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The _____ stimulates the upper part of the brain, keeping people awake and alert.

cerebellum

pons

reticular activating system

limbic system

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Identify the function of each brain structure mentioned in the problem: cerebellum, pons, reticular activating system, and limbic system.

Understand that the cerebellum is primarily involved in motor control and coordination, not in maintaining alertness.

Recognize that the pons is involved in regulating sleep and arousal, but it is not the primary structure for keeping the brain awake and alert.

Learn that the reticular activating system (RAS) is a network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Acknowledge that the limbic system is associated with emotions and memory, rather than directly stimulating alertness.

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