psych class-2025-03-06T17:02:46.360Z

New Technology in Classrooms

• Introduction of Clear Touch technology, a portable smart board.

• Rooms are being updated to incorporate this new tech.

• Teachers will demo lessons to familiarize with the new technology.

Understanding Conflict

• Definition of Conflict: Something that gets in the way of your goals.

• Four Types of Conflict:

  • Approach-Approach Conflict:

    • Description: Choosing between two desirable outcomes (win-win situation).

    • Example: Choosing between two equally appealing movies to watch.

  • Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict:

    • Description: Choosing between two unattractive outcomes (no-win situation).

    • Example: Tasks such as cleaning or shoveling snow.

  • Approach-Avoidance Conflict:

    • Description: One event has both attractive and unattractive features.

    • Example: Deciding whether to eat a giant sundae after a bad day at school, knowing it feels good initially but bad later.

  • Multiple Approach-Avoidance Conflict:

    • Description: Choosing between two or more options, each with pros and cons.

    • Example: Choosing which college to attend; each option has its advantages and disadvantages.

Motivation and Hunger

• Physiology of Hunger:

  • Hypothalamus regulates hunger signals:

    • Green light for hunger when glucose levels are low.

    • Red light for fullness when glucose levels are high.

• Set Point Theory:

  • Body's typical weight range; hard to change this natural weight.

• Eating Hormones:

  • Orexin: Triggering hunger hormone from hypothalamus (green light).

  • PYY: Digestive hormone that signals fullness (red light).

  • Leptin: Secreted by fat cells; regulates metabolism and hunger.

Environmental and Social Factors in Eating

• Stress-Induced Eating: Varies by individual; can increase or inhibit eating.

• Eating by the Clock: Scheduled meal times influence eating habits.

• Social Eating: Tendency to eat more in the presence of others.

• Cultural Influences: Food preferences shaped by culture and exposure.

Eating Disorders

• Anorexia: Eating disorder where individuals maintain below normal weight due to self-starvation, prevalent in females.

• Bulimia: Characterized by binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives). Fear of weight gain is common among sufferers.

• Binge Eating Disorder: Involves consuming large quantities without purging; may lead to distress.

Effects of Eating Disorders

• Consequences can include organ failure, heart damage, and dental issues from purging.