Buddhism and Modern Psychology Flashcards
1
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Modular Theory of the Mind
A
the notion that a mind may, at least in part, be composed of innate neural structures or mental modules which have distinct, established, and evolutionarily developed functions.
2
Q
Dukkha
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A feeling of not being satisfied; sometimes called suffering
3
Q
Dharma
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The ‘truth’ - the way the universe is structured. How things ARE, and how we should live in light of that.
4
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Things that occupy your awareness…
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… are things you are assigning emotion to (feelings = judgments that are encoded).
5
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Default mode network
A
Network of brain regions that is active when a person is not focused; when the mind is not on any one task
- This is quieter during meditation
