investigators (Heimer & Van Hoesen‚ 2006; Maclean‚ 1952; Mesulam & Mufson‚ 1982; Papez‚ 1937; Yakovlev‚ 1972). The limbic system is a group of structures in the brain associated with emotions and drives. It is made up of four main structures: the amygdala‚ the hippocampus‚ regions of the limbic cortex‚ and the septal area. These structures form connections between the limbic system and the hypothalamus‚ thalamus‚ and cerebral cortex. The hippocampus is important in memory and learning‚ while the limbic
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Biological Bases of Behavior Why study biology in a psychology class? “Everything psychological is simultaneously biological.” Every thought‚ behavior‚ emotion‚ perception‚ etc. is rooted in our biology‚ particularly our brain The brain is a “psychological organ” as well as a biological one Biological psychology: studies the link between our biology and our behaviors and mental processes a.k.a. biopsychology‚ neuroscience Starting small: The Neuron neuron: a nerve cell;
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Theories of Emotion Malari Danielle Burch 06/15/2014 Psy/240 Tami R Gannon Our emotions are controlled by our limbic system. The limbic system is a group of structures that control our emotions. The structure that make up are limbic system are: amygdala‚ mammillary body‚ hippocampus‚ fornix‚ cortex of cingulate gyrus‚ septum‚ olfactory bulb‚ and hypothalamus. It is believed that emotions are expressed through the actions of these structures. There are three main theories of emotions. These theories
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Although aggression is a difficult term to correctly identify‚ it can be described as a type of behaviour that is characterised by physical or verbal violence. It can be directed to others‚ where physical harm or verbal insults take place‚ or it can be directed to oneself‚ where self-destructive actions take place. There are many factors that provoke aggression. It can be caused by overwhelming emotions of frustration‚ genetic inheritance‚ triggering of certain environments and aggressive influences
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Over the course of a lifetime‚ humans experience many different types of emotions. They come about by your thoughts. Happiness‚ excitement and joy are caused by an increase in serotonin levels‚ and by thoughts of what one considers to be pleasant. Anxiousness‚ depression and guilt are also emotions humans experience‚ but they are caused by a drop in serotonin levels. Rage and anger are also among some of the most common emotions that affect humans. It is a psychological feeling described as “an emotion
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Below is a study guide for Exam #1. Keep in mind that I am looking at your exam questions while writing the study guide. Be sure you know what the terms are‚ how they have been researched‚ and describe your answers in your own words. I decided to limit your test to the first three chapters. You can do quite well focusing on the material below. Enjoy! Why is drug withdrawal a painful experience for addicts? Using drugs puts an excess amount of neurotransmitters in the body. When there is an
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PS200-Case study -Unit 3 | PS200-Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Professor Kelly | Ginger Cole – 06-01-2012 | Michael is to 52-year-old male who was referred to me for memory problems. Michael stated that his wife has complained that he has become very forgetful lately. Michael also stated that he feels anxious due to the fact that his wife has threatened divorce‚ because he works too much and the thought that he may lose his job. He also explained that at times it’s very difficult
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-BMI – body mass index -Glucose‚ ghrelin‚ -Metabolic rate -pituitary gland -a bunch of emotion questions. (Handout emotion‚ 3 theories‚ James lang. 2 handouts STAPLE together) -theories of motivation—same as above? Motivation and/or emotion? -amygdala -developmental psychologists‚ what are they interested in Nature vs nurture. Nurture is environment? Nature is how you are? -Male determines sex of baby -Number of chromosomes -conception stage- zygote‚ embryo‚ prenatal? Um there are 4 stages
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Psychodynamic Theory: According to this theory‚ what is in the unconscious plays a prominent role in mental health. The basis for developing a personality according to Freud are to have the id‚ ego‚ and the superego. The characteristic that the individual has to show for falling into the antisocial personality disorder according to the psychodynamic theory is that the individual has a strong id‚ but a much weakened superego. This can result in having no conscious behavior. According to this theory
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psychopaths create disguises to fit in with their environments. Superficially‚ these people make an effort to blend in with what is socially acceptable. Internally‚ this sickness is usually the product of a childhood trauma or restriction of proper amygdala development. This leads to manipulation and difficulties forming relationships later in life. A large
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