Current Cognitive Psychologists View Learning More as the Construction of Knowledge

question 113

True/False

Current cognitive psychologists view learning more as the construction of knowledge than as the acquisition of knowledge.

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Definitions:

GABA

Short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, it is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Thorazine

A medication also known as chlorpromazine, used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Haldol

A medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, severe behavior problems, and Tourette's syndrome by reducing the activity of dopamine in the brain.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, self-awareness, and behavior, often manifesting through hallucinations and delusions.