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Gestalt Principles of Perception
Definition The Gestalt Principles of Perception are a set of psychological theories that describe...
Concept
Definition A concept in psychology refers to a mental category or framework used to organize, und...
Cognitive Map
Definition A cognitive map is an internal mental representation of one's surroundings or knowledg...
Cognitive Appraisal
Definition Cognitive appraisal is a psychological process where individuals evaluate situations t...
Cognition
Definition Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understan...
Bottom-Up Processing
Definition Bottom-up processing is an approach where information or understanding starts from the...
Neuroplasticity
Definition Plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, refers to the ability of the human nervous ...
Mirror Neurons
Definition Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that activate both when an individual perfo...
Melatonin
Definition Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It plays a key role ...
All-or-Nothing Response
Definition The all-or-none response refers to how neurons (nerve cells) work: when a neuron recei...
Action Potential
Definition An action potential is a rapid electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a...
Ventral Tegmental Area
Definition The ventral tegmental area (VTA) is a region located in the midbrain that plays a key ...
Temporal Lobe
Definition The temporal lobe is a region of the brain located on each side of the cortex, near th...
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
Definition The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a small region in the brain located just above th...
Substantia Nigra
Definition The substantia nigra is a region within the midbrain, specifically located at the base...
Somatosensory Cortex
Definition The somatosensory cortex is a region of the brain located in the parietal lobe that pl...
Parietal Lobe
Definition The parietal lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, situated at the top an...
Occipital Lobe
Definition The occipital lobe is one of the four main regions of the brain, located at the back o...
Motor Cortex
Definition The motor cortex is a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that plays a cru...
Limbic System
Definition The limbic system is a group of interconnected brain structures that play a crucial ro...