PSYCH 101 Crossword

the study of the human mind and behaviors
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders
explains behaviors or events by offering ideas that organize observations
a testable prediction often implied by a theory
a measure of the extent to which two factors vary together
the brains ability to change
a molecule that increases a neurotransmitters action
a molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitters action
a simple automatic response
chemical messengers manufactured by the endocrine glands that affect other tissues
tissue destruction
the oldest and central core of the brain
the base of the brainstem
the “little” brain
the formation of new neurons
the genetic transfer from parent to offspring
the complete instructions for making an organism
a random error in gene replication that leads to a change
a periodic natural loss of consciousness
false sensory experiences
problems in falling or staying asleep
drugs that reduce neural activity and slow down body functions
drugs that excites neural activity and speed up body functions
decreasing responsiveness with repeated stimulation
all mental activities associated to thinking, knowing, etc
an emotional tie with another person
a persons characteristic emotional reactivity and intensity
our sense of self