6 - Control Flashcards
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Spiral structure at the center of the brain that spans both hemispheres
Basal Ganglia
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Something that you unconsciously do a lot or repetitively
Habitual Actions
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- Attention - Working Memory - Goal Management
3 Main Faculties of Cognitive Control
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Thinking about something that is not relevant to your immediate environment
Mind-Wandering
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Interruption from your own thoughts and cognitive functions (Ex: long-term goals and concerns)
Top-Down Interruption
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Interruption from external environment
Bottom-Up Interruption
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Boredom drives frequent task shifting, which leads to unpredictable rewards, which causes more frequent boredom, and so on
Distraction Cycle
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Material possessions, wealth, power, fame, often pushed by society (leads to diminished happiness)
Extrinsic Ambition/Motivation
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Self-acceptance, health, community, kindness, etc. (leads to increased happiness)
Intrinsic Ambition/Motivation
