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What did Donald E Brown compile in his research on human behavior across cultures?
What did Donald E Brown compile in his research on human behavior across cultures?
- A list of roughly 400 human universals (correct)
- A compilation of emotional responses to environmental stimuli
- A theory on language development in children
- A list of musical traditions in different societies
How does habituation contribute to survival according to the principles laid out in the content?
How does habituation contribute to survival according to the principles laid out in the content?
- It strengthens memory of past stimuli for future reference
- It allows individuals to focus on novel stimuli that may indicate danger (correct)
- It encourages emotional responses to repeated stimuli
- It enhances the physiological response to familiar stimuli
Which of the following statements about the physiology of habituation is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the physiology of habituation is accurate?
- Intense stimuli always lead to habituation in subjects.
- The study of Aplysia's gill-withdrawal reflex provides insights into habituation. (correct)
- Habituation is solely studied in human subjects due to complex nervous systems.
- Research on habituation has shown it is only applicable to mammals.
Which factor does NOT influence the process of habituation?
Which factor does NOT influence the process of habituation?
What is the concept of habituation most closely related to?
What is the concept of habituation most closely related to?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with habituation?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with habituation?
What phenomenon occurs when there is a temporary recovery of a habituated response?
What phenomenon occurs when there is a temporary recovery of a habituated response?
Which of the following defines a stimulus that recovers a habituated response?
Which of the following defines a stimulus that recovers a habituated response?
What does habituation demonstrate in the context of learning according to Kandel's research?
What does habituation demonstrate in the context of learning according to Kandel's research?
In the opponent process theory, what is referred to as the A-process?
In the opponent process theory, what is referred to as the A-process?
Which stage follows the peak in the opponent process theory?
Which stage follows the peak in the opponent process theory?
What characterizes the after-effect in the opponent process theory?
What characterizes the after-effect in the opponent process theory?
How does repeated drug use affect the peak feeling according to the opponent process theory?
How does repeated drug use affect the peak feeling according to the opponent process theory?
In the context of habituation and emotions, what role does the plateau play?
In the context of habituation and emotions, what role does the plateau play?
Which emotional response is considered the B-process in the opponent process theory?
Which emotional response is considered the B-process in the opponent process theory?
What does the concept of tolerance in drug use imply?
What does the concept of tolerance in drug use imply?
Study Notes
Innate Abilities and Human Universals
- Humans are equipped with innate abilities, including language and emotional expression.
- Research shows a high level of agreement across cultures in identifying basic emotions like happiness, disgust, surprise, anger, and fear, with slight cultural variations.
- Donald E. Brown, an anthropologist, identified approximately 400 human universals, such as music, play, laws, trade, and cooking, which manifest differently in various cultures.
Habituation
- Habituation refers to the diminishing response to a repeated stimulus over time, serving a survival function by allowing focus on novel stimuli.
- Key principles of habituation:
- Occurs after repeated stimulus presentation.
- Gradual decrease in response strength.
- Response recovery occurs after a break from the stimulus.
- Faster habituation with reexposure to the stimulus.
- Intense stimuli may not lead to habituation, while weak stimuli can lead to rapid habituation.
- Similar new stimuli can also trigger habituation.
Physiological Basis of Habituation
- Research on habituation is informed by studies of marine snails (Aplysia) with simpler nervous systems.
- Aplysia have around 1,000 neurons, contrasting with mammals' billions.
- The gill-withdrawal reflex in Aplysia demonstrates habituation, where repeated siphon stimulation leads to a reduced response.
- Findings by Kandel and colleagues indicated that habituation results in decreased neurotransmitter release from sensory neurons, linking learning to specific neural locations.
Emotion and Habituation
- Emotional habituation aligns with the opponent process theory, which explains changes in emotional responses over time.
- The process involves stages: peak (initial high response), plateau (stabilization), and after-effect (opposing emotions arising from repeated stimulation).
- Example of emotional habituation:
- Initial exhilaration from receiving a car (peak).
- Subsequent satisfaction but reduced excitement (plateau).
- Distress after an accident (after-effect) that fades to a normal state.
Opponent Process Theory and Drug Addiction
- Opponent process theory explains the dual nature of emotional responses (A-process: initial response, B-process: opposing response).
- In drug addiction, the first use causes euphoria (A-process), followed by withdrawal symptoms (B-process) as the drug's effects wear off.
- With repeated use, emotional peaks decrease (tolerance), illustrating changes in response dynamics due to habituation to the drug.
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Description
This quiz explores the innate abilities and predispositions of humans, particularly focusing on verbal behavior and emotions. It delves into how people from different cultures recognize and classify common emotions. Additionally, it touches upon the concept of human universals found across all cultures.
