Cognitive Psychologist Stephen M

question 28

Multiple Choice

Cognitive psychologist Stephen M. Kosslyn wrote about three interrelated principles describing how the brain perceives and processes visual information. These three principles can be described as which of the following?

• A) 1. to perceive is to immobilize; 2. mind over matter; and 3. the mind judges a book by its cover.
• B) 1. the spirit is willing, but the mind is weak; 2. mind over matter; and 3. those who exert the first influence upon the mind, have the greatest power
• C) 1. the mind is not a camera; 2. the mind judges a book by its cover; and 3. the spirit is willing, but the mind is weak.
• D) 1. mind over matter; 2. to perceive is to immobilize; and 3. the mind is not a camera.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or negative outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a particular behavior.

Aversive Punishment

A type of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior is encouraged by rewarding it, thereby increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.