passions‚ and intellect. As a result of our ever-present wonder‚ philosophers have theorized over the course of many centuries about the nature of the human experience – during the 17th century‚ the Age of Reason brought about Rene Descartes’ concepts of innate knowledge‚ mind/body dualism‚ and theories of consciousness as a byproduct of the mind. These ideas transformed the face of philosophy and solidified Descartes as the venerable “Father of Philosophy” until John Locke’s progressive concepts
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their point of origin. A talent is defined by resources as the ability by a person that is inherent‚ inborn‚ or naturally occurring. A talent is said to be a special ability to do something without prior experience‚ study‚ or tutelage. It is often classified or compared to an instinct or a certain flair for doing something without extra effort and almost perfect in execution. Since a talent is innate‚ only some people have actually acquired it. A talent makes it somewhat restricting–some people have
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c. Spinal reflexes don’t require input from brain – may be modulated by higher input from brain but integrated in spinal cord d. Cranial reflexes are integrated within brain 3. Whether reflex is innate or learned (time at which reflex develops) e. Innate (inborn) reflexes are genetically determined Ex. Knee jerk rxn f. Learned (conditioned) reflexes are acquired through experience Ex. Pavolv’s dogs 4. Number of neurons in reflex pathway g. Monosynaptic
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lover does not love him (237b). He decides to first define the meaning of love. ‘Love is a form of desire’ (237d) but both the lover and non-lover engage in desire so there must be a dividing factor. There are two forces which rule and guide men: an “inborn desire for pleasures” and an “acquired judgment that pursues what is best” (237d). These forces interact with each other and when desire is in control‚ it leads to excess and when the judgement is in control‚ it leads to moderation (237e&238a). The
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AGORAPHOBIA Definition: A morbid fear of open spaces/public places The word “agoraphobia” comes from two Greek words that mean “fear” and “marketplace”. The anxiety associated with agoraphobia leads to avoidance of situations that involve being outside one’s home alone‚ being in crowds‚ being on a bridge‚ or traveling by car or public transportation. Agoraphobia may intensify to the point that it interferes with a person’s ability to take a job outside the home or to carry out
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Emmanuel Kant argues that the human understanding of our world is perceived by our experiences and only through them can we gain knowledge. Kant’s philosophic question is rooted in the theory of understanding; in short‚ what can we know and how can we know it? Most of our knowledge of the world can be derived from our observation of it. As children‚ we see things‚ touch things‚ smell things and so on. Gradually‚ we understand the world in which we live in; this is the knowledge of sense-perception
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Language and the brain Many people assume the physical basis of language lies in the lips‚ the tongue‚ or the ear. But deaf and mute people can also possess language fully. People who have no capacity to use their vocal cords may still be able to comprehend language and use its written forms. And human sign language‚ which is based on visible gesture rather than the creation of sound waves‚ is an infinitely creative system just like spoken forms of language. But the basis of sign language
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debate is one of the oldest issues in psychology. The debate centers on the relative contributions of genetic inheritance and environmental factors to human development. Some philosophers such as Plato and Descartes suggested that certain things are inborn‚ or that they simply occur naturally regardless of environmental influences. Other well-known thinkers such as John Locke believed in what is known as tabula rosa‚ which suggests that the mind begins as a blank slate (2). According to this notion
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2005 AP PSYCHOLOGY FREE-RESPONSE Psychologists research for further knowledge‚ but sometimes there are controversial issues for one another. First‚ children¡¯s acquisition of language is an innate mechanism that enables a child to analyze language and extract the basic rules of grammar‚ granted by Chomsky. It basically states that humans are born with a language acquisition device that‚ the ability to learn a language rapidly as children. However‚ there is one important controversy in language
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Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough‚ sniffle‚ or sneeze. When laughter is shared‚ it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system‚ boost your energy‚ diminish pain‚ and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all‚ this priceless medicine is fun‚ free‚ and easy to use. Laughter is a powerful antidote to
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