Mind And The Chimp Model Flashcards
(29 cards)
What part of the brain plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and anxiety?
Amygdala
The amygdala activates the body’s alarm system in response to perceived threats.
What are drives in the context of behavior and survival?
Natural, in-built forces that motivate behavior and help us survive and reproduce
These include physiological drives like hunger and thirst, and social drives like the need for belonging.
What is the Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response?
An automatic, physiological reaction to a perceived threat
It prepares the body to confront danger, escape, or become still and wait.
What characterizes the Freeze Response?
Inhibition of movement, reduced physiological activity, and a state of hyper-awareness
It occurs when fight or flight is deemed ineffective.
What is the Hierarchy of Drives?
The idea that drives exist in a prioritized order
More fundamental needs must be met before higher-level drives can be pursued.
Define instincts in behavioral terms.
In-built automatic reactions to specific stimuli that don’t require conscious thought
Examples include the fight, flight, or freeze response.
What are Learned Responses?
Behavioral reactions acquired through experience and learning
They can override or modify instinctive reactions.
What does the Mind encompass?
The functional part of the brain that gives rise to thinking, feelings, and behavior
It includes our perception and interaction with the world.
What is the role of the Orbitofrontal Cortex (OFC)?
Involved in decision-making and detecting stressors
It signals the amygdala when a threat is perceived.
What are Physiological Drives?
Basic survival drives related to the body’s needs
Examples include hunger, thirst, and the need for sleep.
Fill in the blank: Stress Arousal Re-Appraisal (SAR) suggests that how individuals appraise stress influences their _______.
response
It focuses on reframing stress as challenging rather than threatening.
What is the Stress is Enhancing Mindset (SIE)?
A perspective that views stress as beneficial and enhancing
It posits that a positive mindset towards stress can improve performance.
What does the Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes (TCTSA) examine?
How athletes perceive and respond to competitive situations
The challenge state is linked to better performance, while the threat state is linked to impaired performance.
What is the mind?
The functional part of the brain responsible for thinking, feelings, emotions, and behavior
What are the two main functions of the mind?
- Manage inbuilt drives focusing on survival and perpetuation of the next generation
- Perceive, interpret, and interact with the world
What are ‘drives’?
Natural, in-built forces that help us to survive and ensure the continuation of our species
Give examples of physiological drives.
- Eating
- Drinking
- Sleep
What are some examples of social needs drives?
- Belonging
- Novelty
- Status
- Recognition
How do physiological needs impact training and motivation?
When unmet, motivation and performance in physical training suffer
What is the ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ (FFF) response?
An instinctive reaction to perceived threats designed to ensure survival
How does the FFF response work?
The orbitofrontal cortex detects stressors, signals the amygdala, which triggers physiological responses
What does the ‘freeze’ response entail?
Temporary paralysis and inability to act, along with reduced physiological activity and increased awareness
How does the freeze response differ from fight or flight?
Freezing is a passive response, while fight and flight are active responses
How does the mind interact with the world beyond instincts?
Through learning, which overrides instinctual reactions with more considered responses
