ous system with muscles, glands, and sense organs
somatic nervous system
the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles. (skeletal nervous system0
autonomic nervous system
the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands. Divides up
sympathetic nervous system
the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
parasympathetic nervous system
the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy
areas of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions; rather, they are involved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking.
believed that the driving force behind intellectual development is our biological development amidst experiecnes of enviorment famous for "stages" of cognitive development.
Preconventional morality Kohlburg
before age nine. morality focuses on selfinterest. (obey rules to avoid punishment or gain reward)
Conventional morality Kohlburg
by early adolescence. caring for otheres and on upholding laws and social rules.
Postconventional morality Kohlburg
abstract reasoning. actions are judged "right" because they flow from peopl'e rights or self0defined basic ethic principles.
the process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment
the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information, enabling us to recognize meaningful objects and events
Physiological needs-safty-belongingness and love-esteem needs-self-actualization-self transcendence needs.
for variety--------> preference for routine