The senses
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Vision occurs when light enters the eye through the pupil, is focused by the lens onto the retina, and is detected by photoreceptors called rods and cones. The photoreceptors convert light energy into neuronal impulses which travel along the optic nerve to the brain. The brain combines images from both eyes to perceive a single image. Hearing occurs when sound vibrations travel through the outer ear and auditory canal to the eardrum and middle ear bones, causing fluid in the inner ear cochlea to move tiny hairs which trigger neurons to send impulses along the auditory nerve to the brain. The vestibular system in the inner ear provides balance and orientation through semicircular can
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The document discusses sleep and altered states of consciousness. It describes the theories of why we sleep including for restorative purposes, to conserve energy, as a primitive hibernation, and to clear the mind. It outlines the stages of sleep including REM sleep and NREM sleep. It also discusses various sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, and sleepwalking/talking.
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The document discusses sleep and altered states of consciousness. It describes the theories of why we sleep including for restorative purposes, to conserve energy, as a primitive hibernation, and to clear the mind. It outlines the stages of sleep including stages 1 through 4 and REM sleep. It discusses circadian rhythms and several sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, and sleepwalking.
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The document discusses sleep and altered states of consciousness. It describes the theories of why we sleep including for restorative purposes, to conserve energy, as a primitive hibernation, and to clear the mind. It outlines the stages of sleep including REM sleep and NREM sleep. It also discusses various sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, and sleepwalking.
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The document discusses sleep and altered states of consciousness. It describes the stages of sleep including REM and NREM sleep. There are four main theories for why we sleep: restorative, hibernation, adaptive process, and dreaming. Sleep disorders discussed include insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, and sleepwalking/talking.
Parts of the brain
The document summarizes different parts of the brain and imaging techniques used to study the brain.
The three main parts are the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain. The hindbrain controls basic life processes. The midbrain alerts the brain to signals using the RAS. The forebrain includes the cerebral cortex and limbic system, which includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and amygdala.
Common brain imaging techniques discussed are CAT, PET, MRI, and fMRI. CAT uses radiation while PET injects a radioactive solution. MRI uses radio frequencies to show activity and structure. fMRI observes functions and structures without radiation by measuring blood oxygen levels.
Parts of the brain
The document summarizes different parts of the brain and brain imaging techniques. It describes the three main parts of the brain as the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain. The hindbrain controls basic life processes. The midbrain alerts the brain to signals using the Reticular Activating System. The forebrain includes the cerebral cortex and limbic system, which includes structures like the thalamus and hippocampus. Brain imaging techniques discussed are CAT, PET, MRI, and fMRI, which help observe brain activity and structure without risks of radiation.
Demand elasticity
This document discusses demand elasticity and how it measures the responsiveness of quantity to changes in price. It defines elastic, inelastic, and unit elastic demand and provides examples. It discusses factors that determine elasticity like availability of substitutes and importance of the product. The document provides an example of calculating price elasticity of demand using data for insulin and orange juice, finding insulin demand is inelastic and orange juice is elastic.
Sigmund freud psychosexual
Sigmund Freud proposed that personality develops through stages of psychosexual development focused on different erogenous zones. These include the oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital stages. Fixation at a stage can result from trauma and influence personality traits. Freud also described the id, ego, and superego that develop. The ego uses defense mechanisms to resolve conflicts between the id and superego. Personality is determined by psychosexual development, defense mechanisms used, and external influences. While controversial, Freud's theories remained highly influential.
Parenting styles
The document discusses different parenting styles and their effects on children. It describes authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting styles. Authoritarian parenting involves strict rules without discussion, while authoritative parenting uses discussion and negotiation. Permissive parenting allows children freedom with few rules. Authoritative parenting is associated with well-adjusted children, while authoritarian parenting relates to anxious children and permissive parenting relates to rebellious children. The document also defines child abuse and discusses causes and ways to prevent it.
Cognitive and emotional development
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Economic systems
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