A test method that measures the brain's electrical activity by attaching electrodes to the scalp. It's a tool that allows real-time observation of the brain's current state.
A brain neurotransmitter associated with reward, motivation, and pleasure.
Located in the upper part of the brain, the parietal lobe processes touch, spatial awareness, and bodily sensations. It helps you know where your body is and how the surrounding space is arranged.
Mentoring is a relationship where an experienced person (mentor) helps a less experienced person (mentee) grow and develop.
Myelin is an insulating layer that wraps around a neuron's axon, helping nerve signals travel faster.
The limbic system is a collection of brain structures responsible for emotions, memory, and motivation.
Insomnia is a condition where a person has difficulty falling asleep, wakes up frequently during the night, or wakes too early and cannot get enough sleep.
A special structure on the surface of nerve cells that neurotransmitters bind to in order to pass along signals. When the right chemical attaches to a receptor, it triggers a specific response inside the cell.
The connection point between two neurons where signals are transmitted from one cell to the next.
Aphasia is an acquired language disorder caused by brain damage that impairs the ability to speak, understand, read, or write. It does not affect intelligence — the person's thoughts remain intact, but accessing and expressing language becomes difficult.
An agonist is a substance that binds to a receptor and activates it, producing a biological response — like a key that fits a lock and turns it.
Reuptake is the process by which a neuron reabsorbs the neurotransmitters it released, serving as an important mechanism for regulating signal transmission.
The largest region of the brain, located at the front, responsible for higher-order cognitive functions such as thinking, planning, decision-making, and emotional regulation. It's the area that makes us uniquely 'ourselves.'
A region of the brain located near the ears that plays a crucial role in auditory processing, language comprehension, and memory formation.
Trolling is the act of deliberately posting provocative or offensive content online in order to provoke an emotional reaction from others. The person who engages in this behavior is called a 'troll.'
The amygdala is an almond-shaped brain structure in the temporal lobe that serves as the brain's primary threat-detection system, triggering fear responses and strengthening emotional memories.
Phantom pain is when a person feels pain or sensation in a body part that has been amputated and no longer exists. It happens because the brain still retains a 'memory' of that body part.
Grey matter is the part of the brain and spinal cord where the cell bodies of neurons are concentrated, responsible for processing information and making judgments. It is where our thoughts, emotions, and memories are created.
The occipital lobe is the region located at the very back of the brain, serving as the core center for processing visual information. Our ability to 'see' the world begins right here.
The emotional brain refers to the collection of brain regions involved in feeling and processing emotions. Centered around the limbic system, structures like the amygdala and hippocampus work together to create our emotional experiences.
Regular physical exercise has remarkable positive effects on the structure and function of the brain. Exercise greatly helps improve mood, enhance memory, and reduce stress.
The Social Brain Hypothesis proposes that the human brain grew so large primarily to manage the complex social relationships we form with others.
Digital wellbeing means using technology in a healthy, balanced way to maintain psychological health. It's about enjoying the benefits of technology while minimizing its negative effects.
The brain region that helps us produce spoken language.
Sleep plays a core role in storing and organizing memories — this is a well-established finding in brain science.
Screen time refers to the hours spent looking at screens such as smartphones, computers, and TVs. Excessive screen time can have negative effects on both mental and physical health.
The body’s roughly 24-hour internal clock that helps regulate sleep, energy, and daily body functions.
Sleep problems that happen when the body clock is out of sync with daily life.
The Default Mode Network is a brain network that becomes active when you're resting and not focused on any task, and it's involved in self-reflection and daydreaming.
A brain imaging technique that uses radioactive tracers to observe brain activity and metabolism in real time. It shows how the brain is actually working at any given moment.
Leadership style refers to the way a leader guides their team, and it has a major impact on members' motivation and performance.
Cyberpsychology is a meaningful concept in psychology that helps us understand ourselves and others better. It's an important part of emotional well-being and personal growth.
Synaptic plasticity is the brain's flexible ability to strengthen or weaken the connections (synapses) between nerve cells based on experience and learning.
Online identity is how you present and construct yourself on the internet and social media. It can be similar to or quite different from your offline self.
The Online Disinhibition Effect describes how people tend to behave more boldly or aggressively online than they would in person. Anonymity and the lack of face-to-face interaction weaken self-censorship.
Synaptic pruning is the brain's natural process of eliminating unused neural connections so it can work more efficiently. It helps strengthen the pathways we use most while clearing away the ones we don't.
Chronic inflammation in the body is deeply linked to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The body and mind are connected as one.
A brain imaging technique that shows brain activity in real time. It can reveal which parts of the brain become active when you experience certain thoughts or emotions.
A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that secretes a wide range of hormones and oversees the body's entire hormonal system. It is often called the 'master gland' of the body.
The outer layer of the brain that supports thinking, language, conscious awareness, and processing what we see, hear, and feel.
Melatonin is a sleep hormone released when it gets dark, signaling your body that it's time to rest.
The vagus nerve is a long nerve running from the brain to the internal organs that regulates rest and relaxation responses.
A neurotransmitter involved in mood stabilization, sleep, and appetite regulation. Low serotonin activity is associated with depression and anxiety.
Dendrites are branch-like structures extending from a neuron that receive signals from other nerve cells. You can think of them as the brain's information-receiving antennas.
The hypothalamus is a small region of the brain that regulates bodily homeostasis, including body temperature, hunger, thirst, and sleep.
Neurodevelopment refers to the entire process by which the brain and nervous system grow and mature from the fetal stage through adulthood. When this process unfolds healthily, cognition, emotion, and social skills develop well.
The nervous system's automatic, subconscious process of scanning the environment for safety, danger, or life threat — happening below conscious awareness and shaping all social and emotional behaviour.
Endorphins are the brain's natural painkillers that reduce pain and create feelings of pleasure.
A hormone associated with love, bonding, and trust, often called the 'love hormone.' It plays a key role in strengthening emotional connections between people.
The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is a brain region located between the frontal lobe and the limbic system. It plays a central role in conflict detection, emotional regulation, pain processing, and decision-making.
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