SOW 4102
Spring, 2019
Assessment # 1
Directions: Please respond directly on this document without changing, removing or adding any text to the questions.
1. Describe in a few words what the term “epigenetics” means.
2. In her Ted Talk. Epigenetics and the influence of our genes Courtney Griffins tells the story of the rat mother who groomed and paid lots of “loving” attention to her pups during their first week of life. What happened and why is this important to our understanding of epigenetics and human development?
3. During neural formation in human embryonic development. The brain produces twice as many cells as are needed. Gradually between birth (or shortly before) and theage of 20, the brain sheds unnecessary connections between cells. This process is called
a. dendrite elimination
b. synaptic pruning
c. myelin stripping
d. none of the above.
4. If the process referred to in # 3 did not proceed on schedule, which of the following might occur?
a. the human head would be too large to be supported by the neck muscles
b. messages picked up by the senses would be relayed to the human brain along multiple pathways, while stronger neural connections fail to develop.
c. Autism might result.
d. b and c
5. Match the neurotransmitter in list A with the correct function and or association in list B. (Fill in the name of the neurotransmitter beside the function)
– Serotonin
– Dopamine:
– Oxytocin/Vasopressin:
– Endorphins
– Epinephrine:
– Cortisol:
__________ love, intimacy, maternal bonding
___________Fight /flight
– __________ mood (depression); 80% in gut
– __________analgesic, sexual activity
– __________pleasure, movement, Parkinson’s
– __________fight/flight (2nd example)
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– 6. What three parts comprise the Triune brain?
____________________
____________________
_____________________
7. Match the part of the brain from list A with the correct function or association in list B. (Fill in the name of the anatomical brain section beside the function)
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List A
Amygdala
Cerebral cortex
Hippocampus
Brain stem
Occipital
Left side of brain
Parietal
Temporal
Prefrontal cortex (PFC):
Right brain
Brain’s portal to memory
List B
Lizard brain, fear center, survival,________________
Brain’s portal to memory_______________________
Vision ________________________________________
Side of the brain associated with conscious processing of “facts”, near (cause-effect),
logical, abstract reasoning________________
All senses except smell____________
auditory processing, language, _______________
Fear center, devoted to survival________________
Planning, judgment, Morality/empathy, Self-awareness, self-reflection, personal biography_________________
Side of the brain associated with emotional resonance/empathy, sending/receiving non-verbal communication (“motherese”)__________________
Outermost layer of the brain (wrinkles; 6 cells deep)__________________________
8.. In Neurofeedback #1, The Mind in Trauma (Fisher) the author describes how poverty impacts the child who has experienced disrupted attachment. In a paragraph of 3-4 sentences summarize the author’s description.
9. Briefly describe the mechanism of the “gut brain” and its relevance to human behavior, health and disorders. (four sentences). Avoid overly technical description but instead, frame your answer as if you were talkingwith a relative who has never heard this term. (Note: readings are greatly enhanced through the following videos:
( The Gut Brain Connection, 2 minutes)
10.. In the reading, Brain, Mind and Behavior (Siegel, 2010), the author explains why the psychotherapist should be interested in learning about the brain and mind. In about four sentences, summarize two explanations or examples he offers as the basis for his argument.
11. Watch High Road vs. Low Road, Dan Siegel (4.5 minutes)
Write a brief essay describing what happens in the mind/brain when an individual who is on the “high road” transitions suddenly to the “low road” by responding to the following:
1. Initially, what goes on in the mind (thoughts, memories, unconscious interpretations) to start this downward spiral?
2. What signals from the body might alert the person about this largely unconscious reaction?
3. As the process escalates, what mechanisms occur in the structures of the brain?
4. What system of the brain is involved in this downturn?5. Name three actions a person could choose to take at the beginning of the incident or as a regular practice to avoid this negative outcome?
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