Resistors to Change Flashcards
The idea explained by Neurobiologist Robert Ornstein states that if you put a frog in a pot of water and heat the water slowly, the frog remains in the pot eventually boiling to death due to a _________.
Lack of Awareness
“I don’t like my living situation and it’s affecting my grades, but who knows what kind of roommate I would get if I asked for a change.” or “I’d like to take a computer class, but I don’t know if I could do the work.” are examples of what?
Fear of the Unknown
Describe the Familiarity and Comfort resistor.
Old habits that are comfortable and familiar parts of your life. That if given the choice of success or giving up a comfortable or familiar thing or process leaves you feeling uneasy.
You may believe that making personal changes means you are giving in to others and losing your __________. Instead, see yourself as part of a team of people working together to achieve a common goal.
Independence.
“Knowledge is power” is a true statement. Remember that if you feel that some new ideas you are learning challenge your sense of __________.
Security
The thinking process, “I was always expected to stay home, raise my family, and take a job only to help supplement the family income. My sister says I am selfish to go back to school at this time in my life.” is a form of what?
Tradition
Fear of a new situation. “I haven’t had a math course in 20 years, and my study skills are rusty.” “Will I feel weird being in classes with younger students?” To feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
Embarrassment
Believing that the demands on your time are too great to allow for making changes.
Responsibiliy
Thinking that your dwelling is too small, noisy, or busy to make changes. “My place is not supportive for studying. Our home is noisy, and there is no place where I can create a study area.”
Environment
