Health Psychology Concepts

Set 1: Nervous System and Brain

Set 1 of 6
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Central Nervous System (CNS)
Cortex
Tetraplegia
Biopsychosocial Model
Temporal Lobe
Limbic System
Brain region chiefly involved in hearing, but also vision and memory
Considers biological, psychological, and social factors in making a diagnosis
Outer region of the cerebrum involved in higher order intelligence and personality
Consists of the brain and spinal cord
Paralysis of the body from the neck down caused by spinal cord damage
Network of nerve fibers connecting the brain and spinal cord to the body
Structures in the brain important in the expression of emotions