FOI quick review Flashcards
what is human behavior
the result of the attempts to satisfy certain needs
define motivation
the force that causes a person to move toward a goal; the greatest influence in learning
motivations can be…
- positive or negative
- tangible or intangible
- obvious or subtle and difficult to identify
what are human needs
the things that humans require for normal growth and development
maslow’s hierarchy of needs (from bottom to top of pyramid)
- physiological (biological)
- safety and security
- love/belonging (social)
- self esteem (egotistic)
- self actualization (self fulfillment)
what are some emotional reactions that are obstacles of learning
- anxiety
- feelings of unfair treatment
- impatience
- worry or lack of interest
- apathy due to inadequate instruction
- physical discomfort, illness, fatigue, and dehydration
define stress
the body’s response to demands placed on it
define anxiety
a reaction to stress that produces a feeling go worry, nervousness, or unease
define defense mechanisms
subconscious defenses against the realities of unpleasant situations
common defense mechanisms acronym
DR DR FCPR
DR DR FCPR
D - denial: refusing to admit the truth
R - repression: placing uncomfortable thoughts into inaccessible areas of the mind
D - displacement: taking anger out on someone else
R - rationalization: justifying unacceptable actions
F - fantasy: daydreaming
C - compensation: hiding weaknesses by emphasizing strengths in other areas
P - projection: blaming others
R - reaction formation: faking a belief opposite to the actual belief
what is learning theory
a body of principles that explain how people acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes
define behaviorism
suggests that learning occurs by having behaviors reinforced or controlled
what are the two learning models in behaviorism
classical conditioning and operant conditioning
classical conditioning
learning that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired (Pavlov’s dog)
