Learning
- Learned helplessness, the failure to escape shock induced by uncontrollable aversive events, was discovered half a century ago. Seligman and Maier (1967) theorized that animals learned that outcomes were independent of their responses—that nothing they did mattered – and that this learning undermined trying to escape. The mechanism of learned helpl... See more
from Learned Helplessness at Fifty: Insights from Neuroscience
Mary Martin added 9mo ago
- "Nobody is normal. What we call 'normal' is people whose collections of traits are statistically closest to what we've decided counts as desirable and healthy. There's no normal out there that you're failing to live up to." — Robert Sapolsky
Supritha S added 1y ago
- the nervous system is not only a biological entity but also a complex network highly responsive to personal interests. This concept suggests that when individuals engage in activities they are genuinely interested in, their nervous system is more likely to respond positively, leading to increased focus, creativity, and overall well-being.
from Understanding Interest-Based Nervous System (Part 1) by Neurodiversity Education Academy
Mary Martin added 2mo ago
Supritha S added 1y ago
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