Dynamic stereotype

Stereotypes - this is a certain sequence of habitual actions, fixed by means of functional connections and conditioned reflexes. A huge mass of stimuli enters the human brain throughout the day. This, for example, can be various phenomena and events, colors, smells and colors. All these chaotic impulses are systematized and fit into a coherent system. For example, each person has their own daily routine, which can be either hard or flexible.

The life of the individual is within certain limits. Such a system becomes firm and inert with unchanging conditions of existence. It can also be mobile with changing processes.

A dynamic stereotype was discovered by the famous scientist IP Pavlov. He used in his work a certain sequence of negative and positive stimuli, followed by the development of conditioned reflexes. The final result was a dynamic stereotype, which is a well-coordinated system of certain internal processes.

In order to induce a chain of conditioned reflexes, it is not necessary to carry out the action with the aid of the original integral system of stimuli. It is sufficient to apply the first signal - and the chain of reflexes will follow automatically.

A dynamic stereotype is necessary to save spiritual and physical forces. Here you can give an example from everyday activities. A person who only learns a certain work spends a lot of effort in carrying it out. The professional has already learned the automatic sequence of actions and makes his work easier, more economical and more competent.

It's difficult to change stereotypes. Here IP Pavlov made another important discovery. In difficult or crisis circumstances, the human nervous system is easier to perform the usual sequence of actions than to break the stereotype. The individual is very difficult to adapt to new, even weak, stimuli. The acquisition of a new stereotype takes a long time, from time to time the old reactions return. In weak or emaciated animals, the development of a new sequence of actions can cause neurosis.

Pavlov connected the dynamic stereotype with human activity. As proof he cited the fact that every individual has a certain, habitual way of life. This can be a sequence of work, a schedule of sleep, eating, rest.

IP Pavlov connected with the physiological basis a heavy sense of self that arises from the loss of close people, a change in the habitual way of life, changes in beliefs and worldviews. That is, the former dynamic stereotypes break down, because they are no longer adequate to reality, and then a neurosis begins.

It is worth noting that the usual sequence of actions and reactions is not inert. It changes, because the impact of the external environment is highly variable. The formation of stereotypes is greatly influenced by upbringing. So, a person can be instilled with strong-willed qualities, diligence, etc.

IP Pavlov also notes that established, inert stereotypes are characteristic of a weak organism. For example, it is almost impossible to change the usual sequence of actions and reactions in the elderly.

There is also a social stereotype. It means a simplified system of common ideas about some groups of people. Thus, a person from a particular community is endowed with the leading qualities of his group, regardless of his character. That is, people expect from the individual predictable behavior. More often than not, the social stereotype concerns national, religious and racial groups.