CogSci 115 Midterm 1: Neuropsychology of Happines Exam Review
CogSci 115 Midterm 1: Neuropsychology of Happines Exam Review nucleus accumbens - ANS-mediating emotional and motivation processing, modulating reward and pleasure processing, and serving a key limbic-motor interface. key pleasure center in drug addiction for neurotransmitters like fentylacolmine, dopamine, seratonin ____ is just as effective as antidepressants in treating depression - ANS-excercise what are two ways to train the brain to think in certain ways - ANS-promote internal locus of control, neurplasticity Epigenetics - ANS-what you do and think influence gene expression What changes gene expression a lot? - ANS-Relationships and attachment What enhances happiness? - ANS-Mindfullness Antidepressant meds enhance __ and lessen ___ - ANS-hippocampus, cerebal c Social desirability bias - ANS-happiness is a subjective variable and people often think being unhappy reflects character flaw so this occurs Growth Mindset - ANS-push themself harder, try new thing. When you challenge yourself you get new neurons. Growth mindset programs most beneficial to - ANS-low SES or academic risk students. Low SES are less likely to hold a growth mindset than their wealthier peers. What is key to overcome barriers like low SES for student success? - ANS-Mindsets Neuroplasticity - ANS
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