Discussion Board 1

Jamie, a 7-year-old boy, was playing in his backyard when a neighbor's large dog suddenly      jumped over the fence and barked loudly at him. Jamie was extremely frightened and started crying as the dog approached. Jamie's mother quickly intervened and took him inside, comforting him until he calmed down. This incident caused Jamie to develop a fear of dogs.

Reflective Questions:

Conditioned Stimulus (CS): After the incident, what started to cause Jamie to feel fear, even without the UCS present?

Conditioned Response (CR): What is Jamie's learned reaction to the CS?

As a helpful reminder:

Conditioned response (CR) is a response caused by the conditioned stimulus

Conditioned stimulus (CS) is stimulus that elicits a response due to its being paired with an unconditioned stimulus

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Discussion Board 2

 Identify and explain what type of memory errors are being experienced in the following scenarios:

1. Mark's recollection of his high school years is overly positive, influenced by his current happiness and nostalgia.
2. Jane couldn't recall her new colleague's name because she didn't pay enough attention when they were introduced.

As helpful reminder:

Encoding failure occurs when information fails to be encoded into long-term memory due to insufficient attention or rehearsal, resulting in the inability to recall or recognize the information later.

Bias is how feelings and views of the world distort the memory of past events.

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Discussion Board 3

 Reflect on a situation from your own life where you had to use one of the three types of intelligence—analytical, practical, or creative intelligence. Describe the situation and explain how you applied that type of intelligence to solve a problem or achieve a goal. How did your chosen type of intelligence help you succeed, and what did you learn from the experience?

As a helpful reminder:

Analytical Intelligence: Analytical intelligence involves solving problems and analyzing information through logical reasoning. People strong in this type of intelligence excel in critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and drawing valid conclusions. It is often assessed through standardized tests and academic performance.

Practical Intelligence: Practical intelligence, or "street smarts," is the ability to adapt to real-world environments and navigate social and practical challenges. It includes skills like interpersonal communication, decision-making, and problem-solving in daily life. Practical intelligence is crucial for success in work, relationships, and personal life.

Creative Intelligence: Creative intelligence is the ability to generate novel ideas and solutions. Individuals with high creative intelligence show originality, flexibility, and imaginative thinking. This intelligence is essential for innovation, artistic expression, and adapting to change.

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