Analyzing Consciousness and Choices in Education

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture discussing anxiety, consciousness, learning, and the importance of having a supportive educational environment.

Fear

A form of anxiety that influences perception and sensation.

Introspection

The examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.

Humanist Theory

A psychological perspective that emphasizes personal growth and the importance of understanding one's feelings.

Circadian Rhythm

The natural internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, roughly following a 24-hour cycle.

Learning

A process that involves acquiring knowledge or skills through experience, study, or teaching.

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Cognitive Behavior

A type of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thinking patterns.

Awareness

The ability to consciously perceive and attend to tasks or stimuli.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think and perceive one's environment and self.

Outliers

Observations that lie outside the general distribution of a dataset, often influencing its mean.

Sleep Hygiene

Practices that are conducive to sleeping well on a regular basis.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.