In feedback theory, _____________, is a movement during which the performer continually recieves feedback about whether the movement is proceeding correctly and can adjust his or her behavior in response to this feedback.
Closed loop or feedback system
A comparison between the actual state of the world and a goal state- it is also used to explain goal directed behavior
Control Sytems Theory
Name three main characteristics of goal directed behavior:
1. Goal Directed Behavior based upon feedback system
2. The role of he coparator-reference and actual input comparisons
3. Product of an action system is the output
The thermostat setting
Reference Input:
the thermostat in the example of control systems theory is compared to the _____________?
Comparator
It's part of the repertoire of all members of a species
It is not learned
Once it begins it will continue through completion
it is triggered by sign stimulus
Fixed Action Pattern
_______ is a stimulus solicited response.
A reflex
Name the two types of Tropisms
Kineses- random movement
Taxes- directive movement
nut-burying behsvior of squirres is an example of ________________________?
Fixed Action Pattern
Territorial Defense response of male stickleback is an example of _____________________?
Fixed action pattern
Laying egg behavior of an oyster catcher is an example of __________________?
Fixed action pattern
If the stimulus is not present, sequence behavior will not occur in the ____________.
reaction chains
the behavior of a hermit crab is an example of _______________________?
Reaction Chains
______________ believed humans came into the world as a blank slate. Also known as Tabula Rasa.
John Lockley
Abilities and/or behaviors found in all human cultures:
Human Universals
Name six Human Universals
Music
Commonalities in language
tool making and use
Emotion has an inate purpose
Death
Dancing
Jokes
Formation of societal rules
_____________ is the simplest form of learning.
Habituation
___________________ is a decrease in the strength of the response after repeated stimulus presentations.
Habituation
Turning your head when you hear a gun shot is an example of an ______________.
Orienting Responce
What is the function of habituation?
It allows the individual to ignore insignificant stimuli that are readily encountered