PSYC 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Hunter-Gatherer, Positive Psychology, Attribution Bias
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What you inherit, how you grow, how you plan your life(frontal lobes), nervous system. How they work well and how they languish. Physiology- nervous system run by the brain which is genetics. Brain is malleable; isn"t static and continues to grow. Environment shapes you, shapes you and the brain will then change and grow. Brain shows plasticity, means u have control over experiences and growth. Not aware of all decision and why you choose it. I want to pass to get a job but real reason could be wants to be better then father. People will perform well when they will be rewarded. Applied in school- get a sticker when u get the right answer. The humanistic revolt- the 50"s and the 60"s. no we are human beings and we are separate from the rats they are studying. Freedom of choice and actualization of the self as determinate of behaviour.