Module 29: Biology, Cognition, and Learning

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Taste Aversion

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A learned response where an individual associates the taste of a certain food with symptoms caused by a toxic, spoiled, or poisonous substance, leading to an aversion to that food.

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Personal Control

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The extent to which an individual feels they have control over their environment and the events that affect them.

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Extrinsic Motivation

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Motivation driven by external rewards such as grades, money, or praise, rather than internal satisfaction.

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External Locus of Control

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The belief that outside forces, such as fate or other people, have control over one's life and outcomes.

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Emotion-Focused Coping

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A coping strategy that involves managing emotions in response to stress, often by seeking to reduce emotional distress rather than addressing the problem directly.

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Intrinsic Motivation

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Motivation that comes from within the individual, driven by personal satisfaction or the joy of performing a task.

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Problem-Focused Coping

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A coping strategy that involves addressing the problem causing stress directly, rather than just managing the emotional response.

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Sensory Interaction

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The principle that one sense may influence another, such as how taste is affected by smell.

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Umami

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A basic taste sensation that is savory and is often associated with foods high in glutamate, such as meats and cheeses.

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Social Learning Theory

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A theory that suggests people learn behaviors through observation, imitation, and modeling of others.