Chimp Model Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the role of the thalami in the brain?
Acts as relay stations for information to different brain structures
Each thalamus relays information to two systems: the limbic system and the rational system.
What characterizes the limbic system?
Emotionally based, reactive, impulsive, and outside of direct control
It includes the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and acts immediately.
What is the function of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC)?
Works with executive functioning, logic, organizational skills, and perspective
It influences the reactive limbic system after it has acted.
What are the three teams that operate within the mind?
- Team One: Emotionally driven & instinctual (Chimp)
- Team Two: Rational and logical (Human)
- Team Three: Stores memories and behaviors (Computer)
What is Team One characterized as?
Emotionally driven and instinctual, similar to great apes
It is led by the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and develops early in fetal life.
What is the primary agenda of Team One (Chimp)?
Survival and species perpetuation
It uses emotions for learning and decision-making.
What describes Team Two (Human)?
Rational, logical, and conscious; enables deliberate decision-making
It matures through childhood and reaches full function around age 30.
What does Team Three (Computer) do?
Stores memories, facts, and automatic behaviors
It functions like a computer and is programmed by both the Chimp and Human.
What are Autopilots, Gremlins, and Goblins in the context of the Computer?
- Autopilots: Constructive programs
- Gremlins: Unhelpful, removable programs
- Goblins: Deeply ingrained, resistant beliefs
What is the significance of understanding the roles of the three teams?
Crucial for gaining control over thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Team One can hijack the mind, leading to impulsive reactions.
What do variations in the Chimp brain among humans indicate?
Genetically determined differences influencing stress responses
These variations begin developing as early as eight weeks into fetal life.
How can individualized training approaches benefit athletes?
Tailor programs based on an athlete’s stress tolerance
Use gradual exposure for those with high reactivity and intensity challenges for calm individuals.
What is the relationship between predisposition and predetermination in personality traits?
Traits are genetically predisposed but not predetermined
With effort, individuals can modify or regulate these traits.
What defines the Human aspect of Team Two?
Rationality, conscious control, self-awareness, and delayed gratification
It enables individuals to make choices aligned with values and goals.
What does the Computer in the mind represent?
Storage of information and execution of automatic behaviors
It can be programmed and reprogrammed through conscious effort.
How does the Computer influence decision-making?
Presents stored information and beliefs relevant to situations
This influence can be helpful or harmful depending on stored programs.
What are the two levels of operation for the Computer?
- Specific Situations
- All Situations (represented by the Stone of Life)
What is the impact of recognizing the Chimp, Human, and Computer?
Enhances self-awareness and mental control
It allows individuals to manage their reactions and reprogram for success.
What is the role of mental training strategies in athletics?
Enhance performance and resilience through understanding mental processes
Strategies can include breathing techniques, mindfulness, and stress inoculation.
