Endocrine System - Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth,
reproduction, and metabolism.
Includes Pituitary, Thyroid
Controlled by Hypothalamus
Psychology - The science of behavior and mental processes
Nature vs. Nurture - Biology versus Experience
4 Main Research Pers...
NAU Psychology 101 Exam 1
Endocrine System - Glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth,
reproduction, and metabolism.
Includes Pituitary, Thyroid
Controlled by Hypothalamus
Psychology - The science of behavior and mental processes
Nature vs. Nurture - Biology versus Experience
4 Main Research Perspectives of Psychology - Biological, Behavioral, Socio-cultural, Cognitive
Research Methods in Psychology - Case Studies, Observation, Naturalistic, Survey
Examined in Correlational Studies - Strength, Type, Range
Measures of Central Tendency - Mean, Median, Mode
Measures of Variability - Range, Standard Deviation
Frequency Distributions - Skewed, Normal
Nervous System - Brain, nerve cells, spinal cord
Receives incoming information. Sends messages to the body about how to react.
Central Nervous System (CNS) - Brain and spinal cord
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