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Hypothalamus lies beneath the thalamus at the or considering different alternatives. The process
midline of the brain base. It is believed to control was developed by Edward de Bono.
many vital bodily activities, such as drinking, tem-
Learning is complex and involves conscious and
perature regulation, eating, sleep, sexual activity,
unconscious processes, peripheral perceptions, and
and emotions.
concentrated attention. It is the gathering, analyz-
Icebreakers are training activities used near the ing, storing, and reaction to stimuli received from
beginning of a training program to help with par- the environment through all five human senses.
ticipant introductions and create a relaxed, less
Learning styles refers to the three modalities in
formal environment while often tying into the
which people take in information through their
program theme.
senses of hearing (auditory), seeing (visual), and
Intangible rewards have perceived value and come touch or feeling (kinesthetic).
in the form of recognition or feedback that can
Legally blind describes someone with sight im-
cause a person to want to change behavior.
pairment to the point that he or she has certain
Interim reviews are activities inserted throughout legal rights. The legally blind and totally blind
training programs for review of material covered have specific rights under the Americans With
during the session. These are typically fun, action- Disabilities Act of 1990 and state laws. They also
oriented activities designed to involve all partici- are eligible for such benefits as higher Social Secu-
pants. The purpose of the activities is to determine rity payments, handicap signs and stickers, and
if participants are learning key content elements free fishing rights on some state and city lakes.
while providing a reinforcement of those elements
Limbic system is the second oldest part of the
as participants review points in many creative
brain to develop, according to researcher Dr. Paul
ways. The reviews often involve the use of toys,
MacLean, who proposed the classic triune brain
handouts, flip charts, games, and other experiential
theory. This section of the human brain acknowl-
approaches.
edges rewards and punishments. It also controls the
Job aids are items that supplement the learning
autonomic nervous system and houses emotions.
process following training or education. They come
in a variety of forms that serve the purpose of pro- Linear thinking involves looking at things from an
viding a reference for future use, such as an opera- analytical, structured perspective.
tor’s manual for a computer or a poster outlining Lobes are the term given to the four sections of the
the steps of a process such as cardiopulmonary human brain. Each has specific functions yet all are
resuscitation (CPR). believed to interact and help process information
Keystone effect refers to the distortion of a pro- as a single unit. The four lobes are frontal, tempo-
jected transparency image on a projection screen. ral, parietal, and occipital. Some researchers also
The image appears wider at the top of the screen believe there is a fifth area called the midbrain.
than at the bottom. This distortion can be elimi-
Metaphor is a saying or figure of speech in which
nated by tilting the top of the screen forward at
one concept or idea is used to refer to another,
about a 90° angle.
such as quick as lightning.
Kudos are praise, compliments, awards, honors,
Mindmapping is a technique developed by Tony
or prestige given for acts of achievement or
Buzan of England for visually capturing a large
accomplishment.
amount of ideas or information in a free-flowing
Lateral thinking is a technique for creative think- format. This is accomplished by writing a key
ing that involves trying to find a solution or solve concept in the center of a piece of paper, drawing
a problem by looking at things from a different a circle around it, then branching out with key trig-
perspective, challenging common assumptions, ger words or concepts related to the central theme.