In the 1960s,the Cognitive Revolution in Psychology Involved a Renewal

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the 1960s,the cognitive revolution in psychology involved a renewal of interest in the scientific study of

• A) mental processes.
• B) hereditary influences.
• C) unconscious motives.
• D) learned behaviors.

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Definitions:

Organizing Effects

Organizing effects refer to the long-term changes in behavior and physiology resulting from exposure to certain hormones during critical periods of development.

Activating Effects

Phenomena by which certain hormones or neurotransmitters stimulate specific cellular functions or behaviors.

Development

The process of growth and change that happens in organisms over their lifetime, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional evolution.

Reward System

The reward system is a brain circuit that reinforces behaviors by releasing pleasurable sensations, primarily through the neurotransmitter dopamine, crucial in motivation and addiction processes.