brain 3 Flashcards
What is the difference between mind and brain
mind = intangible = subjective mental experiences
brain = tangible = physical structure
gang
gait
Why do we need to dream
no clear function found but
not dreaming = physical symptoms (feeling tired), irritability, intolerance
related to mental stress
related to learning (babies/kids lots of dreams)
what is EIDETIC MEMORY
almost total recall of a visual image
explain: Memories tend to be better recalled under
similar conditions to those in which they
were laid down.
context-dependent memory
you are more likely to remember something if you are in same environment as they first learned/experienced it
EXPLAIN:
►« Small children tend
to solve a problem by
trial and error
Young children often learn by experimenting and exploring. Instead of using logic or prior
knowledge. try different approaches until something works
Learning is crossing the synaptic gap”
➔ Use the image of the ravine to explain this
The first time a signal wants to go from one side of aneuron to another is the hardest. That’s the same when
we want to cross a ravine for the first time.
Learning is difficult but as the signal crosses over and over again, a solid pathway is being made.
After a while the crossing over becomes effortless, we
can do it whenever we like.
unshakable belief in something untrue or not based in reality
delusion
symptom where person perceives something that isn’t present
hallucination
intense, irrational fear accompanied with physical symptoms
anxiety
state of elevated mood, energy often leads to impulsive bahavior
mania
mental state characterized by feeling of sadness, hopelessness, etc
depression
symptom involving excessive and irrational mistrust or suspicion of others
paranoia
excessive, uncontrollable thought that causes distress
obsession
repetitive behavior, in response to an obsession
compulsion
