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investigation aim

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is the purpose of the study

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hypothesis template

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it is hypothesised IV experimental group, lowered or increased the DV compared to IV control group

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hypothesis example

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it is hypothesised that children who consume sugar will have lowered level of attention compared with those who do not consume sugar

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independant variable

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the variable that is being manipulated by the researcher

(cause of the change)

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dependant variable

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result of the change

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operationalising the iv and dv

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involves defining how they will be manipulated or measured in the experiment

be specific

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controlled experiment

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is an investigation methodology that aims to test the effects of an IV snd DV, with all other variables controlled

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extraneous variables

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variables other then the independant variable that may have unwanted effect on the dependant variable and results

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examples of extraneous variables

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age, sex, personality

difference in temp, noise level light level

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controlled variables

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variables that are held constant to ensure that only influence on the dependant variable is the independant variable

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example of controlled variable

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in a study effecting caffeine on subjects time reaction to imaging, they should control the vision impairment, comfort levels and screen brightness bc these are potential extraneous variables

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confounding variables

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unwanted variables that affect the DV and the results in an investigation and it cannot be determined whether the IV or the confounding variable cause the change

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population

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a population of interest is the wider group of people that a study is investigating

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sample

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the smaller group of people selected from the population who will be participants in the investigation

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stratified sampling

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is where the population is first divided into subgroups, and participants are randomly selected from each subgroup, in the proportion that they appear in the population

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random sampling

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involves selecting participants from the population in such a way that each member has an equal chance of being selected to participate in the study

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strengths of random sampling

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large enough random sampling likely to be representative of the population, improving external validity

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limitations of random sampling

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small random sampling may not be representative of the population, reducing external validity

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what are the eight investigation methodologies

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case study
classification and identification
controlled experiment
correlational study
fieldwork
literature review
modelling and simulation
product, process or system development

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what occurs in controlled experiments

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participants are randomly allocated to an experimental group and the results of the groups are then compared

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what is the aim of a controlled experiment

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to find whether an IV has an affect on the DV

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what two groups are allocated in a control experiment

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experimental group and control group

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what is an experimental group (controlled experiment)

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is exposed to the independant variable and receives experimental treatment

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what is an control group (controlled experiment)

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forms a baseline to compare with the experimental group. Members of the control group participate in the control conditions and are not exposed to the IV and do no receives experimental treatment

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what are strengths of a controlled experiment
-controlled experiments can identify a cause and effect relationship between an IV and a DV -controlled experiments can be repeated to gather more data and test reliability of results
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what are limitations of a controlled experiment
-controlled experiments require strictly controlled conditions, which are difficult to maintain, results may be influenced by extraneous variables -may be unethical or impossible to conduct a controlled experiment on a particular variable
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investigation method: controlled experiment allocation
-participants from the sample are divided into two groups
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investigation method-controlled experiment choosing a experimental design (investigation designs)
between subjects design within subjects design mixed design
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between subjects design
when participants are randomly allocated to either the control or experimental condition
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1st strength of between subjects design
-most time efficient because both groups can be tested at the same time and no pre testing is required
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2nd strength of between subjects design
it has a lower rate of participant withdrawal then a within subjects design because participants only complete one condition
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1st limitation of between subjects design
more participants are needed in a between subjects design than a within subjects design
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2nd limitation of between subjects design
their is less control over the extraneous variable of the participant variables between groups, which may influence results in an unwanted way
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within subjects design
involves all participants in the sample completing both the experimental and control conditions
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1st strength of within subjects design
their is no extraneous variable of participant variables between groups, improving validity
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2nd strength of within subjects design
fewer participants are needed than in a between subjects design
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1st limitation of within subjects design
their is less control over participant knowledge of the study. The extraneous variables of prior participation in the first condition may influence their behaviour while completing the second condition
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2nd limitation of within subjects design
it is more time consuming than a between subjects design because both conditions cannot be tested at the same time
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mixed design
involves a combination between subjects design and within subjects design -may also involves two independant variables
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1st strength of mixed design
differences in participant variables between groups are controlled within subjects design elements
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2nd strength of mixed design
can test effect of multiple IV's on a DV in one investigation
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1st limitation os a mixed design
their is higher rate of participant withdrawal from the study then using between subject design
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2nd limitation of mixed design
their is less control over participant knowledge of the study. Prior to participation in the first condition may influence their behaviour while completing the second condition
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investigation method: case study
an investigation of particular activity, behaviour, event or problem that contains a real or hypothetical situation
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what can a case study be
historical involve real situation based on problem solving where developing new design or methodology
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what are the strengths of a case study
they can provide rich qualitative data -they can act as a basis for further research
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what are limitations of case studies
-they may not be repeatable to gain more data or to test reliability of results -they are typically time consuming
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investigation method: classification and identification
-involves arranging phenomena, objects or events into manageable sets, and recognising phenomena as belonging to a particular part of a new set
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classification and identification strengths
-classifications can allow for a narrowed focus on research -using classifications can allow for efficient processing of large amounts of info
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what are limitations of classification and identification
-classifications may be based on subjective criteria -large amounts of information are required to create classifications
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investigation method: correlational method
involved planned observation and recording of events and behaviours that have not been manipulated or controlled in order to understand the relationships or associations exisiting between variables
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what can correlational NOT do
cannot find how changing one variable causes a change in another variable and therefore a cause and effect relationship is not found
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what are strengths of a correlational study
the direction and strength of a relationship between variables can be determined using a correlational study -secondary data can be used
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what is the 1st limitation of a correlational study
-does not equal or imply causation, so even if a strong relationship is determined, you cannot assume that one variable causes a change in the other
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what is the second limitation to correlational studies
a large amount of data is recquired
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investigation method: fieldwork
involves collecting information by observing and interacting with a selected environment
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what are some examples of fieldwork
participant observation: researcher becoming involved in the group studied qualitative interviews
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what are strengths of fieldwork
-information on sensitive topics can be obtained using fieldwork -natural settings are more likely to show behaviour that reflects real life
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what are limitations of fieldwork
-qualitative data can be difficult to summarise -their are ethical concerns with the lack of informed consent in some cases
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investigation method:literature review
involves collating and analysing secondary data findings and/or view points literature reviews combine theories and results that evaluate a body of literature to answer a research question or provide a starting point for primary collection
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how can information be summarised (literature review)
-discussing how knowledge has evolved over time -acknowledging what research has already been completed
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what are strengths of literature reviews
they help introduce exisiting understanding and context for primary research -they can identify expert researchers in the field
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what are limitations of a literature review
-only secondary data is acquired -may describe multiple studies but lack a deeper analysis of the individual studies
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investigation method: modeling and stimulation
involves constructing and/or manipulation a physical or conceptual model of a system once a model is made, a simulation uses the models to replicate and study behaviour of a real or theoretical system
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what are two strengths of modelling and simulation
-modelling can allow for unobservable events to be visualised -modelling and simulations can test a product before it's created
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what are limitations of modelling and simulation
-complex models and simulations may be expensive -large amount of valid source of data may be needed in the creation of the models
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investigation method: product, process and system development
involves the design of a product a process or system to meet human needs. these may involves technological application in addition to scientific knowledge
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what is an example of process, product and system development
AI-powered chatbots can provide virtual support for our mental wellbeing
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ethical concepts in psychological issue
general ethical considerations used to analyse the ethical and moral aspects of conduct surrounding psychological issues and psychological investigations
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what are five ethical considerations
integrity justice non-maleficence beneficence respect
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ethical concept: integrity
involves the commitment to searching for knowledge and understanding and the honest reporting of all sources of information and results
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detail in integrity
whether the results are favourable or unfavourable to the initial intentions of a study, a researcher has an obligation to report them truthfully in a way that permits scrutiny and contributes to public knowledge and understanding
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ethical concept: justice
involves the moral obligation to ensure that competing claims are considered fairly that they is no unfair burden on a particular groups from an action and that their is fair distribution and access to the benefits of the action
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justice detail
however treating all people equally is not always fair and therefore justice means ensuring peoples differences are also accounted for
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ethical concept: BENEFICENCE and non maleficence
beneficence: is the commitment to maximising benefits and minimising the risks and harm something of positive value such as contributing to psychological knowledge
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ethical concept: beneficence and NON MALEFICENCE
means to avoid causing harm. -determining a position or conducting scientific research in psychology may lead to a degree in harm resulting from any positions to be scientifically justifiable
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how does beneficence and non malificence relate
the two ethical concepts can be considered together, in an understanding that one must act in a manner that promotes benefit to other, while also minimising harm to others
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ethical concepts: respect
involves considering the value of living things: giving due regard and considering the capacity of living things to make their own decisions
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ethical guidelines
must follow guidelines set out by the NHMRC to ensure protection and welfare of all participants in research
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ethical guidelines detail
once in investigation, the researcher must follow several additional ethical guidelines that are specifically relevant to research
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ethical guidelines: confidentiality
involves ensuring that the participants remain anonymous and their personal information is kept private, protected and secure throughout the study
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ethical guideline:voluntary participation
ensures that each participant freely agrees to participate in a study, with no pressure or coercion it is normal for participants to accept money or compensation
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ethical guidelines: informed consent
are conducted before a study begins, where participants agree to participate in the research after they have received all the details of the investigation, including nature and purpose, methods of data and potential risks
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ethical guidelines: debriefing
is condcted at the end of the study and is when particpants are informed of the true aim, results and conclusions of the study
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what does debriefing include
answering any questions clarifying misunderstandings or deception providing support to ensure no lasting harm occurs to partcipants
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ethical guidelines: use of deception in research
involves withholding the true of nature of the study from participants if their knowledge of the true purpose may affect their behaviour and the subsequent validity
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primary data
is the collected through the first hand experience for an internal purpose: for example a researcher using a questionnaire to conduct their own study
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secondary data
is obtained through second hand research conducted or data collected by another person for another purpose -may be used when not possible to use primary bc of costs and time
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what are the two types of data
qualitative and quantitive
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qualitive data
describes characteristics and qualities can be in a form of words, photos, videos and audios
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quantitive data
involves measurable values and quantities and can be compared on a numerical scale. can be in a form of measurements such as length weight or time
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how can you process quantitive data
percentage measuring of central tendency measures of variability
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percentage change
a calculation of the degree of change in a values over time
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measures of central tendency
category of statistics that describe the central value of a set of data
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central of tendency: mean
the average value of a set of data. It represents a typical, central value and gives an overall idea of a data set
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central of tendency: median
is the middle value in an ordered set of data. Is the values that splits the set of data in half
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central of tendency: mode
is the value that occurs most frequently within a set of data
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measures of variability
category of statistics that describe the distribution of data
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the standard deviation
shows the spread of the data around the mean
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organising and presenting data
charts and graphs tables
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analysing the quality of the data
true value accuracy precision repeatability reproducibility validity
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true value
is the value or range of values that would be found if the quantity could be measured perfectly -obtaining a true value would require no error to occur when using instruments to take measurements
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accuracy
relates to how close a measurement is to the true value of the quantity being measured
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precision
refers to how close a set of measurement values are to each other describes how a exact measurement is and how much a value is consistent within a set of values
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repeatability
how close a successive measurement of the same quantity are when carried out under the same conditions helps verify researcher findings
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reproducibility
is how close a measurement of the same quantity are when carried out under different conditions
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validity
refers to whether a measurement measures what is it and supposed to be measuring
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what are the two types of validity
internal and external
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internal validity
refers to a study investigation what it sets out or clean to investigate
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external validity
refers to whether the results of the research can be applied to similar individuals in a different setting
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how many errors are there
personal errors measurement errors systematic erros random errors uncertainty outliers
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personal errors
include mistakes, miscalculations and observer errors made when conduction research
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measurement errors
is the difference between the measured value and the true value of what is being measured
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systematic errors
affect the accuracy of a measurement by causing readings to differ from the true value by a consistent amount
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random errors
affect the precision of a measurement by creating unpredictable variations in the measurement process
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opinion
a judgement that is not necessarily based on proof
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antecdote
a short personal account for an event
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analysing and evaluating scientific ideas
distinguish between evidence, opinions and anecdote evaluate the process used
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what do add in a conclusion
limitations of conclusion and implications
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limitations of conclusions
the faults or flaws in the degins of an investigation that may limit the conclusions of the investigations
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implications
the impact a study might have on the population relevant theory and future research
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scientific report
a report outlining why and how some research was conducted with an analysis of the findings
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abstract
a section of scientific report that is a concise summary of the whole investigation
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introduction section
a section of a scientific report or poster that provides an overview of what the investigation is trying to achieve and why it is important
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mothodology section
section of the scientific report that describes participants, material and procedures used in the study
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results section
a section that outlines the evidence and findings and concludes the research
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discussion section
section of poster or report that analysis the findings and concludes the research
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central nervous system
the brain and spinal cord; processes and coordinates responses to sensory stimuli
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CNS detail
integrates and coordinated all incoming sensory information and initiates outgoing motor messages to be sent to the body these can be un/conscious voluntary and unvolvuntary
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what are the three main functions of our nervous system
receive information process information coordination a response to information
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brain
processes info received through neural pathways from the body, receives and analysis sensory information, controls all bodily action and functions
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how does the brain communicate with the body
via the spinal cord and its nerves as well as cranial nerves that connect the brain directly to various organs and muscles of the body
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nervous sytem processes
brain is kept informed of the ever changing external and internal environments of the body through sensory information received by receptor cells around the body
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the spinal cord
def- think bundle of nerve tissue that runs from the brainstem to the lower middle section of the spine
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spinal cord detail
allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body conveying messages from the brain to the PNS and vice versa
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what is the 1st major function of the spinal cord
receive sensory information from the body via the PNS and send to the brain for processing
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what is the 2nd major function of the spinal cord
receive motor information from the brain and send it to the body via the PNS to control muscle, glands and organs
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what occurs to the spinal cord if it gets damaged
if severed, the somatic nervous system below the point of severance becomes paralysed because of the bridge between the CNS and the PNS can not be crossed
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damage to the spinal cord detail
such damage has permeant consequences because the nerves in the spinal cord can not regnerate
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the peripheral nervous system
all the nerves outside of the central nervous system that carry messages between the central nervous system ad muscles, organs and glands throughout the body
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the 1st function of the PNS
carries info to the CNS from the bodies muscle, organs and glands (about the internal environment) and from the sensory organs (external environment)
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the 2nd function of the PNS
carries info from the CNS to the bodies muscle, organs and glands
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what are the two nervous systems relating to the PNS
autonomic and somatic
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PNS-the somatic nervous sytem
subdivision of the PNS that carries sensory info to the central nervous system and motor information to the body
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somatic nervous system sensory function
transmission of information to the brain (CNS) from sensory receptors throughout the body
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somatic nervous system motor function
voluntary movement of muscles (skeletal)
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PNS- the autonomic system
sub division of the PNS that connects the CNS to the bodies internal organs and glands, providing feedback to the brain about their activities
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what are the three sub divisions of the autonomic system
parasympathetic nervous system sympathetic nervous system enteric nervous system
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sympathetic nervous system
a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that increases our arousal, readying the body for a quick response and to deal with vigorous activity
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sympathetic nervous system detail
activated by stressor or fear stimulus -enhances survival by producing an immediate response-flight or fight
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parasympathetic nervous system
a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system that controls the bodies internal environments in an autonomous or self regulated manner
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what is the one main function of the parasympathetic nervous system
maintaining a balanced internal state, otherwise known as homeostasis, including regulation of blood sugar or energy levels
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what is the second main function of the Parasympathetic nervous system
counterbalancing the energising function of the sympathetic nervous system by lowering arousal and restoring the body to a calm state after a threat has passes
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enteric nervous system
is embedded within the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and is dedicated to its functioning
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enteric system in detail
the ENS has extensive, two way connections with the CNS and works together with the CNS to control the digestive system in the context of local and whole body physiological demands
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unconscious responses
any response of our nervous system that does not require awareness
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unconscious response in detail
it is involuntary, unintentional and automatic ordinarily control its occurence
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what are three examples of unconscious responses
blinking heart rate digesting our food
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conscious responses
any response of the nervous system that requires awareness
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conscious response in detail
the reaction, even if momentary is also likely to be goal directed and you will be able to exercise some degree of control over it
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a spinal reflex
is an unconscious involuntary and automatically occurring response to certain stimuli without any involvement of the brain
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spinal reflex 1st step
1. sensory stimulus detected by sensory receptors
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spinal reflex 2nd step
sensory neuron's carry information via sensory afferent pathway to spinal cord
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spinal reflex 3rd step
interneurons in spinal cord initiate an involuntary motor movement
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spinal reflex 4th step
this is relayed to motor neurons and carried via a motor efferent pathway to muscles
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spinal reflex 5th step
muscles perform response without input from the brain
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neurotransmitter
is a chemical substance produced by a neuron that carries a message to other neurons or cells in the muscle, organs and other tissue
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neurotransmitter detail
when neurons communicate with one another, they do so by sending neurotransmitters across the space between the terminal buttons of one neuron, and the dendrites on the other
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neural transmission
an individual nerve cell that is specialised to receive, process and/or transmit information within the nervous system
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synapse
the point of communication between two neurons and a target cell, such as a muscle or a gland called a synapse
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synaptic vesicle
a membrane bound to sphere filled with neurotransmitter molecules
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synaptic gap
the space between the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron and the membrane of the post synaptic neuron
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receptor site
a membrane protein on the dendrites of neurons that receive and detect specific neurotransmitters
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what are the 2 effect of neurotransmitters
excitatory inhibitory
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excitatory effect
the increased likelihood that post synaptic neuron will fire an action potential or neural impulse
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what is the main excitatory neurotransmitter
glutamate
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glutamate
the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the nervous sytsem, which is involved with learning and memory
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what does glutamate play an important role in
in learning and the formation of memories in the brain, by stimulating essential structural and functional changes to connections in neurons
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what does glutamate do
enhances information transmission by making postsynaptic neurons more likely to fire
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inhibitory effect
the decreased likelihood that the post synaptic neuron will fire an action potential or neural impulse
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what is the main inhibitory neurontransmitter
Gamma- aminobutyric acid (GABA)
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GABA
the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system associated with anxiety, specific phobias and parkinsons disease
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what occurs when their is in insufficent amount of GABA
activation of post synaptic neurons may get out of control because the excitatory effects of glutamate take over, leading to mental disorders such as anxiety
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why does neurotransmitters need to be balanced
too much or too little can be harmful to the functioning of neurons
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what is a neuromodulater
a subclass of neurotransmitters that alter the strength of neural transmission, by increasing or decreasing the responsiveness of neurons to neurotransmitter signals
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agonists
mimic the effect of a neurotransmitter e.g a GABA agonist may make it more likely that GAA inhibits neurotransmission
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antagonist
slow down the effects of neurotransmitter e.g a GABA antagonist will reduce its inhibitory effect
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what is neuromodulaters role
to alter the neural transmission of neurons by controlling the synthesis and release of the neurotransmitters
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what do neuromodulaters not do
they do not release their chemical messengers into a signal synapses. Instead they are released into far broader areas affecting a large number of neurons at once
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where is the site of release for neurotransmitters
into the synapse
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where is the site of release for neuromodulaters
outside the synapse into the neural tissue in the brain regions
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dopamine
a multifunctional neurotransmitter with both excitatory and inhibitory effect, that is involved in many central nervous system such as movement, pleasure, attention, mood, cognition and motivation
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why is dopamine considered a neuromodulaters
because it reinforces the neural activity in regions of the brain associated with these functions, for example the reward pathway
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reward pathway
a group structure in the brain that are activated by rewarding or reinforcing stimuli
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how is dopamine and the reward pathway linked
when we are exposed to rewarding stimuli, the brain increases the release of dopamine, which modulates the brain activity of the structure along with it
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what does the reward pathway control
our responses to natural rewards such as food, sex and social interactions
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what is the influence of dopamine in thirst and drinking
the gulping motion made by throat as liquid is swallowed sends a message to the brain that water has been consumed -dopamine release is couple with gulping motion which suggests drinking a learnt behaviour
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the influence of dopamine in hunger and eating part 1
the consumption of food release dopamine and gives us feelings of pleasure, therefore increasing our chance of eating food next time we experience hunger
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the influence of dopamine in hunger and eating part 2
the brain receives signals from several hormones that indicate when food is needed or not these signals modify dopamine output from the brains reward pathway, controlling motivation for food
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the influence of dopamine in addiction
whenever seeing a reward worth chasing, our brain produces more dopamine, motivating us to complete the task
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influence of dopamine in addiction part 2
the dopamine theory suggest that most addictions are caused by the brains inability to produce dopamine naturally without behaviour or the substance that someone is addicted to
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seratonin
an inhibitory neurotransmitter that also acts as a neuromodulaters influencing a variety of the brain activities
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why is serotonin a modulated
it modulates virtually all human behavioural processes, including mood, perception, reward and anger
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the serotonin pathway
serotonins neuromodulatory system, which originated in the brainstem and extends to almost all areas of the cerebellum including the cerebral cortex
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what happens if their is damage to the serotonin pathway
impairments to the serotonin pathway system have been linked to anxiety disorders and depression, as well as Parkinson disease
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what is the role of serotonin in mood
when serotonin levels are high, mood improves, leads to more calm state -however their is a lot of other chemical processes happening in the body, so it's difficult to establish a cause and effect relationship
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the role of serotonin in sleep
research generally shows that is the brain lacks serotonin, a person will have reduced pressure to sleep when required, thus increasing restlessness and wakefulness when they should be sleeping
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role of serotonin in aggression and impulsivity
low levels of serotonin in the can brain can affect communication between specific structures within the limbic system responsible for regulating emotions
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synaptic plasticity
specific changes that occur within the synapses between neurons
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what are the two important processes of neural plasticity
long term potentiation long term depression
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what happens when we learn something new relating to synaptic plasticity
when we learn smth new and store a memory of it relatively permanent and stable connection between neurons is formed
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what occurs when neurotransmitters are repeatedly activated together
changes the structure of the synapses, strengthening the connection between these two neuron synapses -when connection is strengthened, more likely to fire together and signals become more efficient
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long term potentiation
the relatively permanent strengthening or the synaptic connections as a result of repeated activation of neural pathway
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what is the effect of LTP
to improve ability of two neurons to communicate with eachother
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long term depression
the relatively permanent weakening of synaptic connection as a result of repeated low level activation
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what does LTD result from
lack of stimulation of pre and post synaptic neurons or prolonged low level stimulation
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what are the three specific modifications resulting from LTP and LTD
sprouting rerouting pruning
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sprouting
the growth of axon or dendrite fibres at the synapses
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sprouting explanation
the creation of new extensions on a neuron to allow it to make new connection with other neurons, This occurs through the growth of axon or dendrite fibres
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rerouting
the formation of new connections between neurons to establish alternative neural pathways
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rerouting explanation
new connections are being made between neurons to create alternate neural pathways. These alternate route may be entirely new neural pathways or connections to other pathways in the brain
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pruning
the removal of excess neurons and synaptic connections to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions
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pruning explanation
experience determine which synapses will be retained and strengthened and which will be pruned
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dendritic spine
a dendrite fibre that grows by sprouting on the post synaptic neuron
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filigree appendage
a fibre that grows by sprouting from the axon terminal of the presynaptic neuron
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synaptogensis
the formation of new synapses that result from the process of sprouting
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stressor
any event that causes stress or is perceived as a threat and a challenge to our ability to cope
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stress
a state of mental, emotional and physiological tension, resulting from a stressor
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what are the two processes of stress
psychological and biological
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psychological process of stress
includes feelings such as fear, excitement and thoughts such as i can't cope
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biological processes of stress
including physical responses such as increased hr and increased muscle tension
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what are the two sources of stress
internal and external
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what are two example internal sources of stress
psychological and biological
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what are two examples of external sources of stress
environmental and sociocultural
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what are example of environment sources of stress
loud noises extreme temperatures
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what are examples of sociocultural sources of stress
daily habits life events loss of significant relationships
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internal stressor
a cause of stress that originates within an individual can be both psychological and biological and psychological
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external stressors
a cause of stress that originates from outside an individual, such as an event or environmental extreme
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what can stress be categorised as
acute stress chronic stress
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acute stress
stress that usually occurs because of a sudden threat and only lasts a short time
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how can acute stress be beneficial
it can help us deal more effectively with a challenge -it can also be intense and involve life threatening situations such as being a victim to assault
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chronic stress
involves a prolonged and constant feeling of stress
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what are features of chronic stress
less intense and severe generally more detrimental to out health this can suppress our immune system and increase risk of heart attack
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flight or fight or freeze response (acute stress)
an automatic biological response to a perceived stressor that increases out chance of survival in out environment
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what is the flight fight freeze response considered
considered adaptative, in that it minimises possible harm and enables us to deal with the stressor most effectively
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a flight response
which involves evading or escaping the stressor
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a fight response
which involves dealing with the stressor directly
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a freeze response
which involves immobilisation of the body such as minimises movement or vocal sounds
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what occurs in the flight fight response
the subdivision of the autonomic nervous system works to regulate arousal and internal bodily functions arousal is increased bc the threat was identified by the nervous system
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1st psychological change of fight and flight response
increased hr, breathing rate and blood pressure
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adaptive benefit of psychological change 1 (fight or flight)
to quickly transport oxygenated blood to the muscle in our extremities to prepare them for action
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2nd psychological change of fight and flight response (fight or flight)
dilated pupils
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adaptive benefit of psychological change 2 (fight or flight)
to increase the amount of light entering the eyes to potentially see more clearly
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3rd psychological change of fight and flight response
slowed digestion rate and decreased salivation
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adaptive benefit of psychological change 3 (fight or flight)
to divert energy to where it is needed most, such as the muscles in our extremities
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the freeze response
this is adaptative -this can be referred as tonic immobility and includes motor and vocal inhibitions -nervous system is preparing to switch into flight or fight not considered passive state but rather the parasympathetic brake on certain body systems
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cortisol
a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates a wide range of bodily processes, including metabolism and is releases in response due to stress
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chronic stress-cortisol
when stressor persists and the body continues to perceive it as a threat, cortisol is released from the adrenal cortex, the outer layer of the adrenal glands
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what does cortisol do
cortisol regulate a wide range of processes throughout the body, including metabolism and the immune response
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where is cortisol released
it is released directly into the bloodstream and transported throughout the body
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what are three benefit of cortisol
heightened alertness increased ability to repair tissue -increased energy
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what happens if cortisol is in our bloodstream for a prolonged period of time
cortisol suppresses our immune system, making us more susceptible to cold and contagious illnesses this increases the risk of cancer and autoimmune diseases
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the gut brain axis
the connection between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system, that enables bidirectional communication between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract
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what does the the ENS do regarding the gut brain axis
coordinates rhythms muscle contractions that move material along the digestive tract; also regulates gastric acid secretion
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where does the bidirectional communication between the CNS and the ENS
via the vagus nerve and gut microbiota
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vagus nerve
a nerve threat connects the brain ( CNS) to organs with the autonomic nervous system via nerve fibres that directly link organs such as the lungs, heart, oesophagus and intestinal tract
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gut
the gastrointestinal tract or long tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus
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what is the vagus nerve function
controls many bodily functions such as mood, immune response, digestion and hr -establishes one of the connections between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract
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microbe
a microscopic living thing found in water soil and the air
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guy microbiota
the microbe population found in the guy (digestive system)
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what does the guy microbiota do
these microbes digest the components of our food to provide their own nutrition while also simultaneously providing us with energy and nutrients
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what is guy microbiota involved in
also involves in the production of some neurotransmitters in the production of the neurotransmitters in the brain. certain microbiota in the gut are involved in regulating the production, storage and release of neurotransmitters
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what does stress cause in the gut microbioata
cause change in the gut microbiota and deficiencies in certain bacteria, which have been linked to anxiety and depression
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what disorder can stress in the gut microbiota cause
has been linked with anxiety disorders
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what can stress exposure do in early life
this can change an organism microbiota composition
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how can you reduce anxiety like behaviour with gut microbiota
treatment with healthy microbiota can reduce anxiety like behaviour and reduce stress responsiveness in humans and mice
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what is the biological model of stress
general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
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general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
a biological model of stress that proposes we have non specific biological response to stress that occurs in three stages
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what is the first stage of GAS
alarm reaction
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shock
the first phase of alarm reaction stage of the GAS in which the bodies ability to deal with the stressor falls below normal
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alarm reaction
the first general adaptation syndrome, in which we become aware of the stressor; it consists of two phases- shock and counter shock
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what is associated with the shock phase
also associated with a decrease in muscle tone, body temp and blood sugar levels
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what is the second phase of alarm reaction
countershock
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counter shock
the second phase of the alarm reaction of the GAS model which the bodies ability to deal the stressor rises above normal
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what is counter shock helped with
helped with the release of stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol, as well as the activation of the flight or fight or freeze response sympathetic nervous system is activated
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what are the physiological changes associated the counter shock phase
increases muscle tension, heart rate and breathing rate
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how long does the alarm reaction stage last
does not usually last very long; sometimes just a few seconds, sometimes longer
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what is the second phase of GAS model
resistance
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is cortisol at its lowest or highest in the resistance stage
cortisol is at its highest, which helps repair any damage to the body and maximises the bodies resources to cope and adapt to the stressor over time
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stage 2: resistance
in which the stressors persists and the bodies resources are maximised to cope and adapt over time
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what occurs during the resistance stage
problems that occur and eventually the body begins to show physiological signs of wear and tear -all unnecessary physiological process are shut down
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the exhaustion
in which continued depletion of energy stores and high levels of hormones such as cortisol decrease resistance to the stressor and impair of the immune system
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what happens in exhaustion stage
due to prolonged stress, the bodies resources have been depleted and it become vulnerable to diseases and mental disorders
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what are three characterisitcs of the exhaustion stage
extreme fatigue high levels of anxiety impaired sexual performance
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what is the first strength of the GAS model
the model suggests a predictable pattern of response that can easily be tested in a laboratory
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what is the second strength of the GAS model
it identifies various biological processes that occur as a part of the stress response , such as hormone secretion and immune system depletion
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what is the first limitation to the GAS model
humans and rates are physiologically different. Cannot be simply generalised to humans
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what is the second limitation to the GAS model
it does not acknowledge the physiological or cognitive processing involved in the human stress response which can affect how much an individual experiences the stress response
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Lazarous and folkmans transactional model of stress
a model that suggests a stress response is only elicited if an event is perceived to exceed our ability to cope or is based on our appraisal of the situation
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appraisal
the process of categorising an event on the basis of perceived significance and how it may affect their wellbeing
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what are the two forms of appraisal in the transactional model
primary and secondary appraisal
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primary appraisal
when an individual determines whether a situation or event is significant to them and stressful or not
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what happens if event is not deemed stressful after primary appraisal
categorised as either benign/positive, irrelevant
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irrelevant
describes a situations or event that has no implications for an individuals wellbeing because nothing will be gained or lost or they are not invest in the situation
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benign/positive
describes a situation or event that is perceived as having a positive outcome for an individual
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what happens if the event is deemed into irrelvant or benign/positive
they will not need to perforn any further appraisal -if event is deemed stressful it will be categorised as a threat or harm/loss or challenge
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threat
the anticipated harm/loss in the future because of an event
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harm/loss
the damage to that individual that has already occurred as a result of a stressor
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challenge
the perceived potential for personal gain or growth from any event
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what if the event is still seemed stressfull
something must be done to manage the situation and so secondary appraisal occurs
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secondary appraisal
when an individual considers the available resources and their own coping strategies to decide the best way of dealing with a stressor
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what is the first strength of the transactional model
the model acknowledges the physiological determinants or causes of stress response
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what is the second strength of the transactional model
it emphasis the personal nature and individuality of the stress response, accounting for why individual responses to an event vary widely
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what is the first limitation of the transactional model
it is difficult to test through experimental research because of the subjective nature of an individual responses to stress
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what is the second limitation of the transactional model
individuals may not always be consciously aware of all factors causing them stress or the thought process that take place internally when experiencing stress
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coping
all the things we do to manage and reduce the stress we experience
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coping strategy
a method that we use to manage and reduce the stress we experience
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what is a coping strategy influenced by
copiing flexability context specific effectiveness
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coping flexibility
the ability to modify our coping strategies to adapt and meet the demands of different stressful situations
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what does the coping flexibility dictate
when we physiologically and physically response to stressors, a richer coping flexibility tends to produce more adaptative outcomes
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what does coping flexibility include
recognise whether the use of coping strategy is appropriate for a specific situation -select a coping strategy that suits the circumstances of the situation
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what do people with high coping flexibility have
quickly recognise and adjust their coping strategies i they are ineffective match strategies to the demands of the situation
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what do individuals of low coping flexibility have
tend to rely on the sam limited coping strategies across different situations and persist with them
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context specific effectiveness
when a coping strategy matched or is appropriate to the stressful situation
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what does context specific effectiveness
considers whether a coping strategy is effective from aspects of the situation such as the physical environment, the stressor itself and the individual involved
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what is the approach strategy
an effort to confront a stressor and deal directly with it and its effects
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what are two examples of an approach strategy
seeking advice from an expert' talking through your problems with a friend or family member
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1st benefits of an approach strategy
generally considered to be more adaptative and effective then avoidance strategies
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2nd benefit of an approach strategy
people who rely more on approach strategies to cope with a stressor ten to experience fewer psychological symptoms and can function more effectively
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what is the 1st limitation of a approach strategy
initially or in the short term, approach strategies may increase stress levels while the individual is directly engaged with the stressor and its causes
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what is the 2nd limitation of an approach strategy
an approach strategy may require a lot of the individuals energy and focus to deal with the streesors, which means they might neglect other aspects of their lives
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avoidance strategies
an effort to avoid a stressor and not deal directly with it and its effects
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what are two examples of an avoidance strategy
procrastination napping or oversleeping substance use or abuse
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what is the first benefit of an avoidance strategy
selectively avoiding to deal with unchangeable aspects of a stressor by switching off may be considered an adaptative strategy
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what is the second benefit of a avoidance strategy
it allows you to conserve your energy to focus on other stressors that can be changed
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what is the first limitation of an avoidance strategy
avoidance strategies tend to be maladaptive
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what is the second limitation of an avoidance strategy
long term avoidance strategies can also contribute to other problems
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is exercise a avoidance or approach strategy
exercise is usually an avoidance strategy because it does not directly deal with the stressor a person is facing. however this is not the case if the stressor is exercise
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what is one benefit of exercise
it increases demands on the body for energy and in the process uses up stress hormones
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what is a second benefit of exercise
it can also help work out tension that has built up in the muscles
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learning
the process of acquiring knowledge or skills resulting from experience; there are many approaches
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behaviourist approach
an approach to learning that states that behaviours are learned through interactions with the environment
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conditioning
the learning process by which the behaviour of an organism becomes dependant on an event occurring in its environment
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stimulus
an environmental event that triggers a response in an organism
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response
a behavioural reaction to a stimulus
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before conditioning
the first stage of classical conditioning at this stage no learning has occured
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unconditioned stimulus
a stimulus that consistently produces a naturally occurring automatic response
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unconditioned response
a response that occurs automatically involuntarily when the unconditioned stimulus is presented
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neutral stimulus
a stimulus prior to conditioning that doesn't produce a response
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conditioned stimulus
a stimulus that was previously nei=utral but now as as a result of repeated association with the unconditioned stimulus, produces a conditioned response
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conditioned response
a learned behaviour that is similar to the unconditioned response and is now triggered by the conditioned stimulus as a result of conditioning
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classical conditioning answer template
before conditioning, the neutral stimulus (NS) of the.... elicit no response in.... The unconditioned stimulus (UCS) of the.... elicited the unconditioned response (UCR) of... in.... which elicited the UCR of.... in... After conditioning, the NS of... turned into the conditioned stimulus... The CS.... now elicits the conditioned response of... in...
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operant conditioning
a learning process in which the likelihood of a voluntary behaviour occurring is determined by it's consequences
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what does the three phase model of operant conditioning include
antedecent behaviour consequence
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antedecent
an environmental stimulus that triggers an action
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behaviour
any observable action by an organism
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consequence
something that makes a behaviour more or less likely to occur again
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consequences in operant conditioning
reinforcement positive reinforcement negative reinforcement punishment positive punishment negative punishment
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reinforcement
stimulus from the environment that increases the likelihood of a response occurring in the future
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positive reinforcement
when a behaviour is followed by adding a desirable stimulus, increasing the likelihood of the behaviour occurring again
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negative reinforcement
when a behaviour is followed by the removal of an undesriable stimulus, increasing the likelihood of the behaviour occurring again
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punishment
a stimulus from the environment that decreases the likelihood of a behaviour occurring again
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positive punishment
when a behaviour is followed by adding an undesirable stimulus decreasing the likelihood of the behaviour occurring again
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negative punishment
when a behaviour is followed by the removal or desirable stimulus decreasing the likelihood of the behaviour occurring again
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what is observational learning
a type of learning that occurs when a learner observes a models actions and their consequences to guide their future actions is a social cognitive approach
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social cognitive approach
when an individual process, remembers and leans information in social contexts to explain and predict their behaviour and that of others
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what are the five stages of observational learning
attention retention reproduction motivation reinforcement
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attention
the first step of observational learning when the learner actively watched the models behaviour and the consequences
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retention
second stage when the learner stores a mental representation of the models behaviour
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reproduction
the third stage of observational learning when the learners physical and mental capabilities enable them to perform the models behaviour
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motivation
in observational learning, the learners desire to perform the models behaviour
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reinforcement
receiving a reward or desirable factor that increases the likelihood that the learner will reproduce the behaviour in the future
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what does each indigenous community have
has their own personalised system of thinking doing and knowing based on years of sharing, community and life with the environment around them
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global communities of indigenous communties
include indigenous people of each country
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national communities of indigenous communities
include the first people of specific countries
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non indigenous cultures
non indigenous school teach students how to learn in a way that is mostly from how to live day to day
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indigenous communities
australia culture combines both aspects in its teaching for knowing
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how do indigenous people share knowledge
their is potential for much knowledge transfer from indigenous communities to western communities
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connection to country
indigenous ways of knowing are rooted in a deep respect for the ecology and an understanding of the importance of the connected relationship with the land
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what is the 8 ways of knowing
story sharing learning maps non-verbal symbols and images non-linear deconstruct/reconstruct community links
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story sharing
approaching learning through narrative Connect through stories they share
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learning maps
explicitly mapping/visualising processes. We picture our pathways of knowledge
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non verbal
applying intra-personal and kinaesthetic skills to thinking and learning. We see, think, act make and share without words
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symbols and images
using images and metaphors to understand concepts and content. We keep and share knowledge with art and objects
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land links
place based learning, linking and content to local land. We work with lessons from land and nature
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non linear
producing innovations and understanding by thinking laterally or combining systems. We. put different ideas together and create new knowledge
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deconstruct/reconstruct
modelling and scaffolding, working from wholes to parts (watch then do). We work from the wholes to parts, watching and then doing
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community links
entering local viewpoints, applying learning for community benefit. We bring new knowledge home to help our mob
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memory
an information processing system that actively receives, organises, stores and recovers information
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encoding
converting sensory information into a usable from that can be processed by the brain -you must pay attention
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storage
retaining information over time
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retrieval
accessing information that has previously been stored
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the attinkson shriffin multi store model of memory
represents memory as consisting of three seperate stores cal sensory memory, short term memory
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what does each store do
process information in different ways and also differs in term of function capacity duration
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role
the function of a memory store
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capacity
the amount of information held within a memory store
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duration
the length of time information is held within a memory store
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sensory memory
a memory store that receives and stores unlimited amount of incoming sensory information for a brief time
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what information enter sensory information
- the information is in it's raw form -you must pay attention to important sensory information for it to be further processed and transferred into the next memory store
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what is the function of sensory memory
the entry point of sensory information from the environment enabled perceptual continuity for the world around us
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what is the duration of sensory memory
momentary 0.2-4 seconds info only stays in the sensory memory long enough for us to select what to transfer to STM
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capacity of sensory memory
vast, potentially unlimited
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what happens if sensory memory is attended to
is sensory info is attended too-then it is transferred into the short term memory
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what happens is sensory info is not attended to
is the sensory info is not attended it is lost forever
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what are the two memories involved with sensory memory
iconic and echoic
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iconic memory
is used to describe visual sensory memory
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what is the duration of iconic memory
0.3-0.5 seconds -however they last just long enough to recognise and process the sensory information
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echoic memory
is used to describe auditory sensory memory
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what does echoic memory do
registers and retains all kinds of sounds, such as speech, the barking of a dog -the availability of auditory info for 3 or 4 seconds
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short term memory
a memory store that has limited capacity of short duration, unless the information is renewed
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what happens in short term memory
information is conscious and is actively manipulated so that we can retain the information for long enough to use it
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what could occur to information in short term memory
Since short term memory has limited duration and capacity, info can easily be lost unless it is renewed or manipulated in some way
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short term memory duration
18-30 seconds after 12 sec recall starts to decline and by 18 seconds almost all the information disappears entirely if it has not been renewed in some way
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short term memory- maintenance rehearsal
a conscious effort to continually rehearse the info
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short term memory- elaborative rehearsal
giving meaning to new information and making association with other information stored in the LTM-more effective type of rehearsal
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short term memory capacity
STM has very limited capacity 7+2 unrelated items can be held by an adult
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STM- decay
the fading away of information in STM when no maintained through rehearsal
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STM- displacement
adding new single items to short term memory by pushing out old items
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how can capacity be extended in STM
chunking: grouping seperate items together to form a larger single of information
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STM- working memory
as our working memory, ATM enables us to actively work on and manipulate information while we undertake our everyday tasks
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long term memory
a memory that is relatively permanent and holds huge amounts of information for a long time possibly lifelong
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function of LTM
responsible for the storage of information for an extended period of time
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duration of LTM
indefinite, possibly permanent
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capacity of LTM
unlimited
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what are memories relating to LTM
explicit and implicit
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explicit memory
information that can be consciously retrieved and stated such as known facts -we are AWARE of these memories
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what are the two sub types of explicit memory
semantic episodic
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what happens when explicit memory is used
their is deliberate and conscious attempt to retrieve previously stored information
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semantic memory
the declaratives memory of facts and knowledge about the world
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what can episodic memories include
details of the time, place and our psychological and physiological state when the event occured
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episodic memory
the declrative memory of personally experienced events
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implicit memory
memory not requiring conscious retrieval such how to skills
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how can procedural memories be demonstrated
through behaviour and include skill, motor, body or muscle memories
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what are the two sub types of implicit memory
procedural memory classical conditioned memory
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what does procedural memory involves
involves memories on how to do something following the procedure
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procedural memory
is the memory of motor skills and actions that have been learned previously
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cerebral cortex
a thin, outer layer of the brain: involved in complex, mental abilities, sensory processing, voluntary movements and the strorage of explicit memories
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hippocampus
a structure in the temporal midbrain: involves in formation of long term explicit memories and their transfer to the cerebral cortex for storage
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what is the first important role of the hippocampus
is it crucial for consolidation (encoding) of new explicit memories - semantic and episodic memories so they are neurologically stable and long lasting
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what does the hippocampus not do
does not store any explicit memories, but processes them, then transfers them to the cerebral cortex
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what is the second important role of the hippocampus
also transfers newly encoded explicit memories to relevant parts of the brain for permanent long term storage
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how to the hippocampus and amygdala relate to each other
both parts of the limbic systems, and work together in the formation of emotional memories, particularly the explicit memory component of an emotional event
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amygdala
a structure located deep in the temporal midbrain: involved in emotional relations and formation of emotional memories particularly relating to fear
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what does the amygdala do
responsible for encoding implicit memories relating to emotion
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example- bitten by a dog amygdala
amygdala encodes emotion of fear that you felt at the time that the dog but yours leg, then activated the hippocampus to encode the explicit event as significant
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neocortex
the top layer of the cerebral cortex that is involved in high order mental processes such as language, attention and memory
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what is generally stored in the neocortex
long term explicit semantic and episodic memories are widely distributed throughout the cortex
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what occurs in the neocortex when required
seperate parts are gathered together and reconstructed as a single, integrated memory for retrieval into our conscious awareness
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what does the neocortex does
storage of explicit memories
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basal ganglia
a group of structures deep within the cerebral hemispheres: involved in motor movement, procedural memory and learning
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what is one of basal ganglias main role
to encode implicit procedural memory, specifically habits
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what does the basal ganglia do
works to form habits by associating movement with reward reinforcement
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how does the basal ganglia achieve what it needs to do
does this by communication with other regions of the brain to acquire motor or cognitive skills gradually through practice
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cerebellum
structure at the base of the brain: coordinates timing and fluency of movements: encodes and temporarily stores implicit memories of simple conditioned reflexes
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what is cerebellums main role
encoding and temporary storage of implicit memory related movement
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autobiographical memory
a memory system consisting of episodes recollected from an individual life, based on the combination of episodic and semantic memory
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reconstruction
combining of stored information with other available to information to from what is beleived to be a more coherent or accurate memory
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episodic future thinking
projecting yourself forwards in time to pre experience an event that might happen in your personal future
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mental time travel
the capacity to mentally reconstruct past personal events and imagine possible future scenerios
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alzheimer disease
a neurodegenerative disease characterised by the progressive deterioration of brain nuerons causing memory loss, decline in cognitive and social skills and personality changes
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dementia
a collection of symptoms that ar caused by disorders affecting the brain
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symptoms of early stage (2-4 years) alzheimers disease
-forgets recently read material -has trouble organising or planning -has trouble managing money
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middle stage (2-10) alzheimers disease
experience delusions, compulsion and repetitive behaviour
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late stage 1-3 years alzheimers disease
has significantly personality and behaviour changes -loses ability to hold a conversation -has difficulty moving, eating or swallowing
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what are the five biologcal causes of alzheimers disease
brain lesion amyloid plaques neurofibrillary tangles acetylcholine brain atrophy
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brain lesion
any disruption of or damage to the brains normal structure
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amyloid plaques
an abnormal build up of beta amyloid proteins between the synapses of neurons that interfere with communication
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neurofibrillary tangles
an abnormal build up of proteins inside a neuron that is associated with cell death
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aphantasia
the inability to visualise imagery
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what people with aphantasia might do
-struggle to remember or relive autobiographical events -have difficulty imagining future or hypothetical events -have problems with. factual memory
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what is the cause of aphantasia
the visual cortex may be under active
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what are the two forms of aphantasia
congenital- present from birth acquired- present after brain injury or significant psychological event, such as depression or anxiety NO CURE
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what is a mnemonic
any technique used for improving or enhancing memory
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written cultures
a culture in which stories and information are shared and preserved through the process of reading and writing
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method of loci
a mnemonic system that commits a familiar location or sequence of locations to memory, then visually link them with information that needs to be recalled
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method of loci explanation
each location has a retrieval cue that makes it easier to retrieve the information when it is needed when it's needed
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how many mnemonics are there
written culture method of loci acronyms acrostics mnemonics is oral culture songlines
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acronyms
an abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word and pronounced as a single word
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what does the acronym need to be
when constructing an acronym, the mnemonic doesn't have to be a real word but it needs to be pronounceable
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acrostics
a phrase in which the first letter of each word function as a cue to help with recall
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when are acrostics useful
when you need to remember information in sequential order, such as a set of history facts or list of information
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oral culture
a culture in which information and stories are communicated by word of mouth
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sung narrative
a story told through singing music and sometimes dance
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dreaming
a guide to life and living; determining is not just stories; it is art, songs, dances and it is written into the land itself
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songline
one of many sung narratvies of the landscapes that weave across country and able eery significant place in aboriginal dreaming to be known
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consciousness
the awareness of your own internal mental processes, including your thoughts, feelings, sensations and perceptions and your awareness of the external world around you
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what is your consciousness dominated by sometimes
internally focused thoughts and feelings; at other times it is dominated by sensations and perceptions from out external environment
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consciousness in depth
the contents of your consciousness constantly changes as you shift your focus of attention -we also experience variations in the extent or degree of overall awareness at different times throughout each day
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psychological construct
a construct that cannot be objectively observe or measured directly through the collection of data but is widely understood to exist
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why is consciousness considered a psychological construct
because it cannot be objectively observed or measured through the collection of data, but is widely understood to exist
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states of consciousness
we experience are broadly categorised into normal waking consciousness and altered state of consciousness
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what are the two state of consciousness
normal waking consciousness altered states of consciousness
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normal waking consciousness
a state of associated with being aware of our internal and external environments
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normal waking consciousness explanation
we experience normal walking consciousness in everyday activities when we are awake, and have a regular level fo awareness
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altered state of consciousness
any state that differs in awareness when compared to normal waking consciousness
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naturally occurring altered state of consciousness
an altered states of consciousness that occurs without any external influence
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induced altered state of consciousness
an altered state of consciousness that has been brought about on purpose
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sleep
a naturally occurring and reversible altered state os conscious characterised by a reduction in awareness and responsiveness to external surroundings
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non-rapid eye movement (NREM sleep)
a type of sleep characterised by a progressive declines in psychological activity
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how many sleep cycles will someone experience during an eight hour sleep
the average person will experience about five sleep cycles, each lasting approximately 90 minutes
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NREM stage 1 (N1)
when sleep begins in the first sleep cycle and is period of relatively light sleep
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what are psychological changes in NREM 1
changes that indicates lower level of bodily arousal decrease in hr and rr and muscle tension
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how long does N1 last for
first sleep cycle of a healthy young adult lasts for about 5 minutes after falling asleep but as little as 1 minute for some some could go up to 7 or 8 minute
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can you be easily awakened in N1
you can be easily awakened by a gentle nudge or sound such as a door closing
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NREM stage 2
is a period of light sleep, sometimes described as moderate because it gradually becomes deeper
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NREM 2 deeper understanding
about midway through N2 however we are unlikely to response to anything except extremely strong or loud stimuli indicating that our sleep has become noticeable deeper
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NREM stage 3
period of deep sleep. Our hr and breathing rate are at their lowest levels. our muscles are completely relaxed and we barely move
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NREM stage 3 explanation
delta waves become permanent they occur more then 50% of the time
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how much does NREM stage 3 make up in sleep
as the night progresses, less and less time is spent in N3 deep sleep and it may disappear altogether. Overall, N3 make ups about 10-15% of total sleep
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REM sleep
a type of sleep characterised by quick darting of the eyes behind closed eyelids and an increase in physiological activity
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what occurs in REM sleep
brain is active and internal functioning is more active
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what are the techniques to measure consciousness
measurement of pyshsioligcal responses (EEG, EMG, EOG) -sleep diaries to obtain self reports -video monitoring
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electroencephalograph (EEG)
a technique that detects, amplifies and records electrical activity of the brain
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what happens in an EEG
electrodes are attached to a persons scalp or through a cap or headset with wires
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what do electrodes do
detect the synchronised electrical impulses of many neurons communication together just beneath the scalp at the surface of the cortex
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frequency
refers to the number of brain waves per second high frequeny= more per second
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amplitude
refers to the intensity of the brain waves and can be measured through peaks and troughs visually seen in an EEG high amplitude= higher peaks and thoughts
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what are the four types of brain waves
beat alpha theta delta BATD
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beta
frequency=highest amplitude=lowest
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what is the state of people with beta brainwaves
normal waking consciousness -awake, alert and focused -high environmental stimulation
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alpha
frequency: high amplitude: low
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what is the state of people with alpha brainwaves
-lower alertness -awaked by relaxed -quiet and calm
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theta
frequency: low amplitude: high
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what is the state of people with theta brainwaves
-low alertness -light sleep -sense withdrawn from the external environment
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delta
frequency: lowest amplitude: highest
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what is the state of people with delta brainwaves
-lowest alertness -deep N3 sleep -dreamless sleep
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electromyography (EMG)
a technique that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the skeletal muscles
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what does EMG show
EMG recording show that our muscle relax as we change consciousness (e.g fall asleep)
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electro-oculargraph (EOG)
a technique that detects, amplifies and records the electrical activity of the muscles controlling the eyes
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what does EOG do
electrodes are attached to areas surrounding the eyes. It is most used to measure changes in eye movement over time during different stages of sleep
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self report
is the participants written or spoken responses, statement or instructions presented by the researcher. This is considered subjective
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sleep diary
a subjective self report tool used by a person to track their own sleep wake patterns
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video monitoring
a sleep study tool used to collect qualitative visual and audio information about a person sleep
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what are the four types of biological rhythms
circadian rhythm ultradian rhythm melatonin SCN
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ultradian rhythm
biological processes that coordinate the timing of body activities over a period of less than 24 hours
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what is a circadian rhythm
are biological processes in all animals that coordinate the timing of activity of body systems over a 24 hour period
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what happens when we are out of sync with our sleep wake cycle
a participants cycle quickly adjusts to match the 24 hour day night cycle of the normal environmental time cues
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what is our sleep wake cycle influenced by
our sleep wake cycle is influenced by environmental time giving cues or stimuli
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melatonin
a hormone that induces drowsiness and decreases cell activity
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the suprachiasmatic nucleus
a master body clock in the hypothalamus that regulates body activities to daily schedule of sleep and wakefulness
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what happens where there is less light
the suprachiasmatic nucleus signals pineal gland pineal gland release more melatonin increase in melatonin makes a person more drowsy if darkness low levels o flight continues, person remains sleepy
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what is the 1st trend of change across the lifespan
the total amount of sleep decreases
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what is the 2nd trend of change across the lifespan
the proportion of REM sleep decreases significantly from birth until 2 years old
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neonatal period (1-15 days)
sleep duration is at it's highest -approximately 16 hours of sleep -approx 50% REM and 50% NREM
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what occurs in the neo natal lifespan
sleep onset stage 1, through REM sleep, not NREM stage 1, and each episode only consists of 1 or two sleep cycles
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infancy up to 24 months
sleep duration decreases to approximately 13.5 hours approx 35% REM and 65% NREM
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childhood 2-14 years
sleep duration is 11 hours NREM 80% and REM 20%
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adolescents 14-18
sleep duration is 9 hours REM 20 and NREM 80%
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what happens to adolescents
tend to get less sleep then they need to function at their best partly due to sleep wake cycle and how they experience biological delayed sleep onset
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adulthood 18-75
sleep duration is 7-8 REM 20% and NREM 80%
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older adults
average 6 hours a day but also experience a 30 minute nap a day 20% REM and 80% NREM
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partial sleep deprivation
the experience of achieving inadequate sleep in terms of quality and quantity
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sleep quantity
refers to the amount of sleep. This can be measured objectively using time
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sleep quality
refers to how well we feel after we have slept
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what are three factors that contribute to sleep deprivation
consuming caffeine, food, drugs or alcohol -work or school requirements -medical conditions
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affective functioning
a persons experience of their emotions
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total sleep deprivation
involves not having any sleep at all over a short term or long term period. The person stays awake for one or more days or weeks
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sleep debt
is the accumulated amount of sleep loss from insufficient sleep
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what is an example of affective functioning
a child who is sleep deprived, they may get overly annoyed when asked to clean their room
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behavioural functioning
a persons observable actions
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behavioural functioning
when sleep deprived, may have trouble controlling behaviour, participate in more risk taking or impulsive behaviour, take longer to finish tasks
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cognitive functioning
a persons mental processing
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what cognitive functioning issues will a person experience if sleep deprived
trouble with memory decreased alertness poor concentration
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blood alcohol concentration
the percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream
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what are the cognitive effects of sleep deprivation v BAC
17 hours of sleep deprivation equals to 0.05 blood alcohol concentration 24 hours of sleep deprivation is equivalent to that of someone with a BAC of 0.10%
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circadian rhythm sleep disorders
a category of sleep disorders in which sleep is disrupted because the circadian rhythm and a person sleep wake schedule are misaligned
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what are the three different circadian rhythm disorders
delayed sleep phase syndrome advanced sleep phase disorder shift work
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delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)
a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterised by a delay in timing of sleep onset and awakening compared with the time that is desired
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what does DSPS cause
the delay is usually for two or more hours person falls asleep later then they should and wake up later results in the person unable to achieve recommended amount of sleep
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how many months does a person need to experience symptoms before being diagnosed with DSPS
three months
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what is DSPS cause by
by a misalignment between external cues and internal cues that regulate the circadian rhythm
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what are the three predominant symptoms of DSPS
sleep onset insomnia difficulty awakening at the desired or necessary time excessive sleepiness
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advanced sleep phase syndrome
a circadian rhythm sleep disorder characterised by an advance in the timing of sleep onset and awakening compared to the timing that is desired
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what are the typical sleep time for people with advanced sleep phase disorder
6pm and 8pm and wake times are between 1am and 3am
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what occurs in individual with ASPD
still receives the external cues of light in the morning and dark at night, but their are internal cues are not being received properly in the morning or night
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what is the effect of ASPD
persistant sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness. In turn, they experience significant distress and or impairments in important areas of everyday life
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shift work disorder
work that regularly takes a place outside of normal business hours, particularly at night and the very early morning can cause a circadian rhythm sleep disorder
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what are the two main symptoms of shift work disorders
sleep onset insomnia and excessive sleepiness
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night shift workers
major sleep episoide of the night shift worker is unrefreshing excessive sleepiness if often experience during the night and may impair performance due to reduced alertness and can have consequences to safety
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fixed vs rotating shifts
generally, if rotating shifts have to be used, the longer a person works on their particular shift the more likely it is their sleep-wake cycle will make at least some adjustments and the better for the individual
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bright light therapy
a therapy to treat a sleep disorder in which the person is exposed to a bright light to reset the sleep wake cycle
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what is the intervention for circadian rhythms
blue light therapy
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how will bright light therapy be used as a treatment for delayed sleep phase disorder
individual exposed to bright light in the morning at appropriate waking time this will act as an external cue and will signal the SCN to release cortisol and promote wakefulness this will help SCN send single for melatonin release at an earlier time
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how will bright light therapy be used as a treatment for advanced sleep phase disorder
individual gets exposed in the evening when feeling sleep to act as external cue to the SCN and promote wakefulness This will help SCN send signals to melatonin release later, more appropriate sleeping time
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how will bright light therapy be used as a treatment for shift work disorder
depends on the details and timing of the individuals work should be shown blue light at beginning of their shift, when they need to be awake and alert this will promote sleepiness at a later more suitable time
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sleep hygiene
involves practices that tend to improve and maintain good sleep and full daytime alertness. This include behaviours and with a good nights sleep and waking feeling rested and ready to take on the days activity
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what is the first good sleep hygiene practice
establish a regular relaxing sleep schedule and bedtime routine
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what is the second good sleep hygiene practice
associate your bed and bedroom with sleep
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what is the third good sleep hygiene practice
avoid activities that are stimulating in the hour before bed
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zeitgebers
an environmental cue such as light, temperature and eating patterns that can synchronise and regulate with the bodies circadian rhythm
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improving sleep- exposure to daylight
during morning hours and early afternoon advances the sleep wake cycle, pushing it forward to a slightly earlier time daylight in the afternoon has the opposite effect
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blue light
a part of the visible light spectrum that is entitled from the smartphone, screens, computer etc
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ways to avoid blue light
blue light glasses built in screen filter or the night mode settings on your smart phone
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what happens with an over exposure on light
to much exposure in the evening disrupts our circadian rhythm leaving us feeling alert instead of drowsy and ready to sleep
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improving sleep- temperature
body temp gradually falls during the night and rises during the wake phase sleep is most likely to occur when core body temp decreases
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what temperature is a zeitgebur
air temperature as it signals and help get the body ready for sleep, but probably with a weaker strength than light
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improving sleep- eating and drinking patterns
for most people who routinely consume foo during active daylight phase of a 24 hour cycle, the SCN and the peripheral clocks remain synchronised allowing for a more appropriate sleep wake cycle
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how to adjust eating and drinking patterns
bringing mealtimes back to normal schedule during the active, light phase of the day
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mental wellbeing
is a state of wellbeing in which an individual realises his or her own abilities can with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
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what does a person with good mental health have
-have a high level of functioning -manage with their feelings and emotions -can form positive relationships with others (high levels of social wellbeing)
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mentally healthy
the state of not having difficulty with everyday activities and displaying resilience
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resilience
the ability to recover from adversity
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high level of functioning
the ability to carry out a wide range of daily activities attend to self care, maintain interpersonal relationship and demonstrate resilience in the face of everyday challenges
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social wellbeing
relates to the connections you make with other people and your ability to get along with people in a community
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what does a person with high social wellbeing exhibit
develop and maintain healthy relationships -socially interact with others in an appropriate way -respects other individuals
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emotional wellbeing
relates to the ability to feel a range of emotions and express them in a positive way
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people with high level of emotional wellbeing exhibit
-develop awareness of their awareness -regulate emotions and exercise control -express a range of emotions
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life stressor
an everyday or conceivable event such as a relationship breakdown work, challenge or failing a test
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ATSI social and emotional framework
the term social and emotional wellbeing is used by aboriginal and torres straight islander people to describe the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cultural wellbeing of a person
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what is the framework based on
its based on a holistic, multidimensional view of health that recognises their connection to country, culture and spirituality, ancestry, family and community
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aboriginals and torres straight islanders social and emotional wellbeing framework
many aboroginal and torres straight islander