Health Psychology Concepts

Set 1: Nervous System and Brain

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