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Questions for Reflection after viewing the HumanBrain Video
Q 1.
From the onset, it would be prudent to note that all human behavior, thoughts, and feelings are produced by the actions of our brains, nerves, muscles and glands (e-text Introduction to Psychology, p. 116). Advances in our understanding of the brain and its operations has led to further refinement of navy seal training especially when it comes to the management of panic and fear. I believe that there is indeed need to ensure that navy seals are trained to make sound decisions within the shortest time possible. This is especially important because in highly stressful environments, the wrong course of action - triggered by panic - could easily cost them their lives. Indeed, panic has been cited in the Discovery Documentary Channel video as one of the most frequent reasons recruits fail at pool comp. Those whose brain has been trained to manage panic and fear acquire the ability to maintain composure during the various high stress scenarios. I believe that this is something I could also do to enhance my chances of success in various high-stress scenarios in life. In essence, I would be taking deliberate steps to enhance my mental toughness - further promoting my ability to control fear and respond to the said scenarios in a logical manner.
Q 2.
I could use the Big 4 to enhance my chances of passing this course.
Goal Setting: able to comprehend and understand key module content. I will gauge my understanding by assessing how well I am able to explain the said key concepts to friends and family members who have no background in psychology.
Visualization: Conjure up mental images of myself receiving the relevant certification (as...
…they lack the feeling of what is deemed moral (Discovery Documentary Channel, 2015). They cannot identify or associate with the pain felt by other persons. They, thus, lack empathy.Q 5.
According to Eric Zillmer of Drexel University (as cited in the video), approximately 50% of all sports performance is related to brain function (Discovery Documentary Channel, 2015). I am convinced that I can indeed use my brain to increase performance on multiple fronts. For instance, I could practice more in a sport of choice, i.e. scuba diving, so as to attain a higher level of perfection. My assertion is founded upon the fact that in relation to various sports, recent studies have established that the more you practice, the better the cerebellum becomes at knowing exactly which nerves and muscles to trigger each time (Discovery Documentary Channel, 2015). I have in the past utilized this technique…
References
Discovery Documentary Channel (2015, June 21). The Human Brain – Science Discovery Documentary HD [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzyxSgLtyRM
e-text – Introduction to Psychology
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