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12 Cards in this Set
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LEARNING
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A relatively permanent change in behaviour (or behaviour potential) due to experience.
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REFLEX ACTION
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(Not dependent on learning) A simple, automatic, involuntary response to a a specific stimulus that comes directly from the nervous systemm and is basically the same every time it occurs.
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FIXED ACTION PATTERN
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(Not dependent on learning) The innate predisposition - essentially identical among most members of a species - to behave in a certain way in response to a specific stimulus.
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MATURATION
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The physical growth and development of the body, brain and nervous system at fairly predictable ages in the life cycle.
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MATURATION BEHAVIOURS
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(Not dependent on learning) Innate age related behaviours that result from the physical growth and development (maturation) of the body, brain and nervous system at fairly predictable ages in the life cycle.
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CEREBELLUM
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A structure attached to the rear of the brain stem that helps coordinate voluntary movement and balance.
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LIMBIC SYSTEM (HIPPOCAMPUS & AMYGDALA)
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A number of structures that form a doughnut shaped neural system between the hindbrain and the cerebral hemisphere.
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AMYGDALA
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A cluster of neurons in the limbic system that is associated with learning and initiating fear responses. Fight/flight.
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HIPPOCAMPUS
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A key structure in the limbic system that's involved in memory and spatial learning and awareness. Helps in learning non declarative skills.
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FRONTAL LOBES
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Involved in memory in the areas of motivation and planning. If damaged you might find it difficult to learn new tasks due to lack of motivation and inability to plan.
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SYNAPTOOGENESIS
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The process by which synapses are formed between neurons.
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FILOPODIA
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Finger like extensions of growth cones (structures at the tips of axons and dendrites) that search for target cells during the process of synaptogenesis.
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