PSYC 4321 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Epigenetics, Human Behavior, Intellectualization
31 Jan 2017
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Theory: set of ideas that provide a framework for questioning, gathering and interpreting information about a phenomenon. Therapy- treatment that addresses factors that theory says cause the phenomenon. Biopsychosocial approach- combo of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that results in the development of psychological symptoms. Referred as a risk factor because they increase the risk of psychological problems. Transdiagnostic risk factors- increase the risk of multiple type of psychological problems. Ex: biological factor like genes, brain anomalies (diathesis) + biological trigger like onset of a disease, exposure to toxin (stress)= disorder. Thalamus: relay center for cortex; handle incoming/outgoing signals. Hypothalamus: regulate biological needs: hunger, thirst, temp control. Pituitar(cid:455) gla(cid:374)d: (cid:862)master(cid:863) gla(cid:374)d, regulati(cid:374)g other e(cid:374)do(cid:272)ri(cid:374)e gla(cid:374)ds. Medulla: regulating largely unconscious functions such as breathing/circulation. Reticular formation: network of neurons related to sleep, arousal, and attention. Set of structure that regulate many instinctive behaviors, such as reactions to stressful events/eating. Amygdala: critical in emotions such as fear.
