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Basic Elements of Behavior
Introduction to Psychology PSY: 101
Dr. Lestine Shedrick

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Basic Elements of Behavior
The Basic Elements of Behavior can vary from one human to another.
Our nervous system is developed throughout your life in regards to our genetic and social
development. Different experiences help with development. I believe our social and
cultural behavior is similar, to those whom we model throughout our life. I have seen
young children be very violent to there peers. Nevertheless, these children were living in
abusive environments. They believed they should feel and be treated a certain way,
because of their social and cognitive environment at home. In my Essay I will talk about
my experiences related to the books subject on, Basic Elements of Behavior.
We train our bodies to believe and feel certain ways. "The most basic parts of
the nervous system or how nerve impulses are transmitted throughout the brain and
body," (Pg.61 R. Feldman). Genetic traits and other biological factors contribute to
Elements of or behavior. Depression can derive from issues in the home and or the
environment. Nevertheless our depression can lead to suicidal and self inflicting
thoughts. Dopamine (DA) which is one of the major neurotransmitter, that can contribute
to mental disorders are prevalent among my peers. An psychological research can
evaluate what chemical; an individual is not receiving to cause mental disorders. For
individuals with little to medical care an diagnosis would be impossible. An MRI would

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have to scan the brain to find out why an individual id displaying unwanted behavior or
disorders. Organization of our nervous system is vital to ones productive development.
As a young mother I have experienced many different types of pain during child
birth. A first time mother would experience a sequence of different events similar to
mine. Our nervous system is the pathway for our body to perform and dominant different
events and or experiences through out life.
Instructions differ of each human and their brain capability. The human body is
similar to a car. The more you invest will result in the best performance. I believe
genetics and other issues revolve around disorders that affect Americans daily. In my
essay I will talk about my experiences and also my families. Many people can relate to
how hard it is dealing with physical and mental ailments of family members. Which can
be and has been a calamity for me.
Working with disabled children allows me to see how different peoples memories
are. The Glutamate which allows memory, that is located in our brain and spinal card, is
very different in children and adults with disabilities. I had a many different experiences
dealing disabled adult self mutilating sensitive parts of there body because they like the
pain. And I did realize the simple things I take for granted.
I have had two major car accidents. Each car accident I was completely knock or
I had a slight coma. I was unable to remember the accident, Thus I remembered what I
was doing before the accident. My Endorphins allowed me to deal with unimaginable
pain at an early age.
The structure operation and functions of the neuron are fundamental biological
aspects of the body that underlie several primary psychological processes. (Pg.65

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Rifleman). In this process we are able to sense; perceive learn how to deal with different
aspects of our life. We can relate Depression and other related disorders to the chemical
Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) which is located in or brain and spinal cord. Eating
and aggression can be controlled and relates to (GABA) which can be found in our brain
and our spinal cord. Children that have different type of learning disabilities may not
have there is not enough of this particular chemical. Students that I work with in Solano
county' have different type of disabilities. They are unable to communicate effective.
Being aggressive and violent towards peers is what I see on a daily basis. My clients are
able to control there behavior, with medicine and positive models.
Cognitive perspective is an important aspect in every form or step of
development...