Module 21: Biology Cognition and Learning Flashcards

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Preparedness

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A biological predisposition to learn associations that have survival value (ex. taste and nausea).

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Instinctive Drift

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The tendency of learned behavior to gradually revert to biologically predisposed patterns.

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Cognitive Map

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A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment (ex. after exploring a maze, rats act as if they have learned a cognitive map of it).

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Latent Learning

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Learning that occurs but is not apparent until there is an incentive to demonstrate it.

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Observational learning

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Learning by observing others.

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Modeling

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Process of observing and imitating a specific behavior.

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Mirror Neurons

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Frontal lobe neurons that some scientists believe fire when we perform certain actions or observe another doing so.

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Prosocial Behavior

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Positive, constructive, helpful behavior. The opposite of antisocial behavior.

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