Module 22 Flashcards
What is food aversion?
The dislike of a food after getting sick from it
Can rats have food aversions?
Yes but not sight or sound
What is latent learning?
Skills or knowledge gained from experience but not apparent in behavior until rewards are given
What is intrinsic motivation?
The desire to perform a behavior well for its own sake
What is extrinsic motivation?
Doing a behavior to receive rewards from others
What is observational learning?
Watching what happens when other people do a behavior and learning from their experience
What is mirroring?
The ability to picture ourselves doing the same action
What is modeling?
An example of how to respond in a situation
What are mirror neurons and where do they occur?
Neurons that fire to reflect the actions or feelings of others. Located in the frontal lobes
What is prosocial behavior?
Actions which benefit others
What is antisocial behavior?
Actions which are considered harmful to society
