10 Interesting Fact About Psychology and neuroscience
10 Interesting Fact About Psychology and neuroscience
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Psychological studies were first conducted by Wilhelm Wundt in 1879 in Leipzig, Germany.
Neurons are nerve cells that are responsible for sending electrical signals in the brain and central nervous system.
Cognitive psychology studies how information is processed by the brain and how it affects behavior.
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt all times based on new experience and learning.
Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the positive aspects of human life and how we can improve the quality of our lives.
Phobia is excessive and irrational fear of certain objects or situations, such as height or spider.
The autonomic nervous system is part of the nervous system that controls unintentional body functions, such as heart rate and breathing.
Forensic Psychology involves the use of psychological principles in the criminal justice system, such as the profile of the perpetrators of crime and the psychological evaluation of the court.
A study shows that seeing funny animal images can improve the performance of cognitive tasks because it increases focus and attention.
Anxiety disorder is a group of mental disorders characterized by excessive and persistent fear and physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate and excessive sweating.
