HenryD2023's Psychology Blog

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 I played the games "short-term memory test", "picture short-term memory test", and "common cents". On the first two games, I scored an average of 6 which is decent according to the games. I think that these first two games had valid results. However, on the third game, I don't think it is valid. The game didn't make much sense and you couldn't tell the difference between the pennies.

Compliance is a short-term change in behavior to try to fit into the environment. For example, fans wear their favorite team's colors in a sport to show support and fit in with the crowd. Obedience is when an individual follows the orders of someone in a position of authority. For example, a basketball coach might instruct their players to run a certain play, and they are expected to follow those instructions. Social facilitation is when individuals perform better in the presence of others. For example, a basketball player makes more free throws when the court is full. Group polarization is the tendency for groups to make decisions that are more extreme. For example, a team may have a group discussion to share their opinions on a play. Reciprocity norm is when people act in kindness. For example, an athlete may sign a shoe of a fan because they support him.

 Burnout is a state of mental or physical exhaustion caused by spontaneous exposure to stress. Burnout is typically associated with parents, caregivers, and students due to overworking themselves. Physical signs of burnout include fatigue, headaches, and digestion issues. Emotional signs include despair, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. There are 12 stages to a burnout. https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/burnout-quiz

 https://www.houseofwellness.com.au/health/news/5-smell-facts In this article, I learned that the sense of smell is linked to the limbic system, which is responsible for emotions and memories. I also learned that smell can lure us into spending more money. As a baby, our sense of smell is much further developed than our other senses. These facts were fascinating, especially the one that makes us spend more money.

Broca Blaze was an average person until he touched a strange radiation that transformed his brain. This radiation caused a change in his Broca's area, the part of the brain responsible for speech function. Now, he found himself able to understand and speak any language. He also found himself to have an endless supply of energy and motivation because of his enhanced dopamine receptors. With these powers, he can use them to understand any language barriers to gather information and with the enhanced dopamine receptors he can be motivated to complete his missions.