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33 Psychology Unit 5: Mind Lab

1. Which area of psychology focuses on understanding how
people perceive, think, and remember information?

2. What is the scientific study of the brain and nervous system
known as?

3. What term describes the process of improving mental performance and cognitive skills through
practice and exercises?

4. What is the phenomenon where people are better at remembering the first and last items in a list
called?

5. Which area of research focuses on the impact of mental states on physical health?

6. What is the name of the brain structure crucial for forming new memories?

7. In cognitive science, what term describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
person?

8. What is the term for the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections?

9. What psychological concept describes the tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information
encountered when making decisions?

The hippocampus, The serial position effect, Empathy, Cognitive training, Cognitive psychology,
Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Anchoring bias, Psychosomatic medicine

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