PSY 352 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Predicable, Heredity, Spinal Cord
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Concept that is widely accepted as truth that is supported by evidence. It is a foundation for building theories, concepts, experiments, etc. If we look outside, and the sun is rising, it is morning. People are a little more complicated than if a, then b. All behavior is predetermined by environment & heredity. Environment is experience that will influence future behaviors. An inquisitive child will explore environment reaching for interesting stimuli. Next time will not reach for flame. This could also change the behavior towards other stimuli similar to fire. Actions are individually chose people are responsible for behavior. We like to feel like we are in control of our own destiny. If people were unpredictable, experiments would mean almost nothing. Neurons respond in a set and predicable manner. (fact) Brain is a vast network of neurons (fact) Brain is responsible for how we perceive and respond to stimuli responsible for how we behave (fact?)
