finals Flashcards
What happens during learning?
Brain and Behavior changes
Brain is a ________ (does not harden at the age of 25), it stays solid for the rest of our lives.
plastic
Fixed at birth
IQ
_________ is thinking about one’s thinking.
Metacognition
It is essential to successful learning. It enables individuals to better manage their cognitive skills. This can help determine weaknesses that can be corrected by constructing new cognitive skills.
Metacognition
The ______________ simplifies memorization by breaking down large
information sets into smaller, interconnected units.
chunking memory method
Factors that affects the goals
- Needs
- Values
- Emotions
Other contributory factors in the achievement of goals
- Self-esteem
- Self-efficacy
- Commitment
_______ is the reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed upon them. It arises
when they worry that they can’t cope.
Stress
Stress occurs when the __________ is greater than ____________. (S = P > R)
PRESSURE , RESOURCE
Stress feelings:
- Worry
- Tense
- Tired
- Frightened
- Anxious
- Anger
Types of stressors:
External Stressors
Internal Stressors
- Physical Environment
- Social Interaction
- Major Life Events
- Daily hassles
- Organizational
- School
External Stressors
- Lifestyle choices
- Negative self-talk
- Mind traps
- Personality Traits
Internal Stressors
Types of Stress
Negative Stress (Distress)
Positive Stress (Eustress)
It is a contributory factor in minor conditions, such as headaches, digestive problems, skin complaints, insomnia and ulcers. Excessive, prolonged and unrelieved stress can have a harmful effect on mental, physical and spiritual health.
Negative Stress (Distress)
Spurring motivation and awareness, providing the stimulation to cope with challenging situations. This type of stress also provides the sense of urgency and alertness needed for survival when confronting threatening situations.
Positive Stress (Eustress)
- Increased pupil dilation
- Perspiration
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- Rapid breathing
- Muscle tenseness
- Increased mental alertness
Endocrine system response
This is the “Flight or Fight” response that prepares the body for immediate action.
Alarm Response
_________ is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight
Anorexia
_________ is an eating disorder in which
a person has regular episodes of eating a very large amount of food (bingeing) during which the person feels a loss of control over their eating. The person then uses different ways, such as vomiting or laxatives (purging), to prevent weight gain.
Bulimia
Under the ways to deal with stress, the most important point is to ___________ of the negative stress.
recognize the source
Stress Control (A-B-C strategy)
A – AWARENESS
B – BALANCE
C – CONTROL
When you choose to view your stress response as helpful you create the biology of __________.
courage
