Behavior Flashcards
What are the four physiological needs?
Air, Water, Food, and Shelter
What is the rut-in-the-road theory?
The rut-in-the-road theory is that if you learn something one way, it is harder to learn a different way because the mind is used to knowing it the one way.
What is the definition of intelligence?
Intelligence is the ability to find solutions and handle situations through insight, memory, logic, reasoning, inventiveness, and judgement.
What is creativity?
Creativity is the ability to do original tasks, and do things that have never been done.
Which side of the brain is speech and logical thinking controlled? How does studying stroke victims help with this?
Speech and logical thinking are controlled by the left side of the cerebrum. Stroke victims would help figure this out because less blood would get to the brain, and it would be harder to have proper speech and thinking.
What are three things to do which maximize learning ability?
Good meals and diet, sleep and rest, and exercise.
What does REM stand for in REM sleep?
Rapid Eye Movement.
What is motivation? Does it help or hinder learning?
Motivation is the impulse to accomplish a task. It helps learning.
What are emotions?
Feelings.
What is a placebo, and how does it work?
A placebo is a drug that makes the patient believe that it will cure them, when in reality it would be fake.
What are the four physiological changes that occur in the body when in fear?
Heart rate increases, breathing rate increases (hyperventilation), Glycogen is turned into glucose and is stored in the bloodstream, and goosebumps occur.
What are the mental and physical dangers that happen when constantly repressing our emotions?
The emotions take over, and make us act irresponsibly and roughly.
