AP Psychology Flashcards: The Brain

Study The Brain in AP Psychology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the neurotransmitter involved in the 'fight or flight' response.

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ANSWER

Norepinephrine is involved in the 'fight or flight' response. It prepares the body for stress response activation.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on The Brain, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Psychology.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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After a left-hemisphere stroke, a patient gradually regains some language ability; which concept best explains this?

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