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Compare and contrast sensation vs. perception. - ANSWER sensation:the process of receiving stimuli from our surroundings
perception: the process of attempting to understand the stimulation we
receive & ascribe meaning to it.
BOTH: essential for us to make sense of our environment. but recognize
that in this process each individual brings his or her unique
interpretations to these environmental stimuli.
What is a paradigm or a schema? - ANSWER paradigm:(also known as
perspective, mind map, frame)- how you view any event or situation in
your life is greatly influenced by your expectations, your beliefs, your
pre-conceived notions
Schema: is a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize &
interpret information.
What factors influence our particular paradigms or frames of reference?
- ANSWER it enables us to organize & understand our world, our
perceptions, our experiences. what you learned from your parents, your
peers, in school, in church..develops our frame of reference.
What is a paradigm shift? - ANSWER A change in the way you look at
something.
a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions.
What is the meaning of the statement by Steven Covey "The way we
see the problem is the problem"? - ANSWER what we are after here is
helping you build your skills at changing the way you think. once we
, learn how to reframe we are able to see things differently & experience
an emotional calmness & equanimity(farmer e.g)
What is reframing? - ANSWER the process of actively changing
perspective to create paradigm shifts
What is functional fixedness? - ANSWER using laughter is conducive to
creative thinking for problem solving, as well as changing frames
How does the field of Positive Psychology differ from traditional research
in psychology? - ANSWER positive psychology movement represents a
shift in emphasis within the field of psychology, emphasizing the study of
strengths as opposed to weakness, emotional health as opposed to
pathology or disorders. development of skills & attitudes necessary to
function successfully.
What is selective perception? - ANSWER the tendency to perceive that
which we expect to be there.(for e.g->anything ignored outside of the
frame)
What are the pillars of Positive Psychology? - ANSWER 1.the study of
positive emotions & how to develop them
2. the study of character, of positive traits which include strengths,
virtues, talents, & interests
3.the study of positive institutions which facilitate character building
What is neuroplasticity? Brain reserve? - ANSWER 1.the capacity of the
brain to change its internal structure by reorganizing neural pathways
based on new experiences. (for e.g london cabdrivers have a larger
hippocampus, bilinguals have a larger left inferior partiel cortex,
professional musicians have more cortex volume than amateur
musicians who have more cortex volume than non-musicians.)
Discuss the findings of the "nun study." - ANSWER Nun who were
exposed to do more mental activities lived longer since their brain
maintain neuroplasticity
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