Animal Psychology
These birds perform a vocal response known as echolalia.
Parrots
a thought pattern that involves viewing situations in extremes, without acknowledging middle ground.
Black & White Thinking
This theory, developed by Abraham Maslow, describes the hierarchy of human needs, starting with physiological needs.
Many fish form these groups for protection and efficient swimming.
Schools
Chewing crunchy foods, like carrots or chips, can reduce stress through this sensory experience
Oral stimulation
The warning calls of meerkats signal this type of information to their group members.
Seeing only the worst possible outcomes of a situation.
Catastrophizing
Sigmund Freud is well-known for proposing which idea?
The Unconscious Mind, the Id
Many deep-sea fish produce light through the process to attract mates or prey.
Bioluminescence
This neurotransmitter associated with pleasure is released when eating tasty foods like chocolate.
Dopamine
In hyena clans, this gender typically dominates the social hierarchy.
Female
Interpreting the thoughts and beliefs of others without adequate evidence. “She wouldn’t go on a date with me. She probably thinks I’m ugly.”
Mind Reading
This disorder is characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors or mental acts.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In some species, like clownfish, individuals can switch between these depending on social hierarchy.
Sexes
This hormone, sometimes called the "happy hormone" can be boosted by eating foods rich in tryptophan, like turkey.
Serotonin
Crows
The belief that thoughts, actions, or emotions influence unrelated situations. "If I hadn't hoped something bad would happen to him, he wouldn't have gotten into an accident."
Magical Thinking
Formerly called multiple personality disorder, this condition involves two or more distinct identities.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Fish living in groups often exhibit this type of cooperative behavior to avoid predators.
Shoaling
This type of diet, rich in whole foods and healthy fats, has been shown to improve cognitive function and memory.
Mediterranean diet
African elephants communicate using these low-frequency sounds that can travel miles.
Infrasounds
The assumption that emotions reflect the way things really are. “I feel like a bad friend, therefore I must be a bad friend.”
This neurological/developmental disorder formerly known as Asperger's or Pervasive Developmental Disorder--Not otherwise specified
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Some fish can use landmarks to navigate their environment, showing evidence of this type of map-based navigation.
Cognitive Mapping
This disorder is characterized by extreme fixation on eating only 'clean' or healthy foods.
Orthorexia