by Evan Dwan | Jan 5, 2021 | News |
Konrad Lorenz was an ethologist who was very influenced by Darwin and his theory of evolution. Ethologists observe animal behaviour as it happens in natural settings, rather than conducting experiments in laboratories. They are also interested in innate or instinctive...
by Evan Dwan | Jan 3, 2021 | News |
The autonomic nervous system learns through experience. This process begins before birth as we take in and respond to our environment. Adverse environments can have an adverse effect on this shaping process. Prenatal adversity can include maternal stress, poverty,...
by Evan Dwan | Jan 3, 2021 | News |
How do we become what we are? How do we change? Imagine an open hillside with no path. One day, some hikers come along and trudge up to the top of the hill, leaving a faint track of beaten grass where they have walked. The next day other hikers arrive and follow the...
by Evan Dwan | Jun 26, 2020 | News |
Engagement occurs when we are completely engrossed in a task. When we are fully in the moment, we experience a feeling of ‘flow’ where time seems to fly. Flow and engagement occur when we are faced with a challenge and are using our highest skills to meet that...
by Evan Dwan | Jun 26, 2020 | News |
The strength of curiosity is about exploring and discovering your world. It is about taking an interest in experience for its own sake. Through using our curiosity, we seek new experiences. Curiosity is linked to the desire to build knowledge. The act of using...
