Psychology 1&2 Review

9. nerve cells that send signals to and from the brain
11. a chemical messenger that carries signals between cells
14. lobe of the brain that controls vision
16. mental shortcut where choices are based on preconceived ideas or words
19. mental shortcut that less abundant and more rare items are more valuable
20. part of nerve cells that receives messages
21. nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
22. system of thinking that is quick, instinctive, and automatic

1. chemical messenger known as adrenaline
2. mental shortcut used to make choices based on information that comes easily to mind
3. part of nerve cells that passes messages to other cells
4. a mental shortcut to problem solving
5. system of thinking that is slow, rational, and logical
6. type of concept that is defined by clear rules
7. type of scan that is a visual display of brain activity detected from glucose
8. the most complex organ in the human body
10. tiny gap between neurons where messages are sent and received
12. lobe of the brain that controls hearing
13. type of concept without clearly defined characteristics
15. the largest part of the brain; it is divided into two hemispheres
16. lobe of the brain that controls decision making and reasoning
17. type of nerve cell that carries information from sensory systems to the brain
18. type of nerve cell that carries information from the brain to muscles and glands