PSY BEH 102C Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Reflex Syncope, Peripheral Nervous System, Reticular Formation
1 Apr 2017
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Approach to the study of psychopathology that holds psychological disorders are always the products of multiple interacting causal factors: biological dimensions. Causal factors from genetics and neuroscience: psychological dimensions. Causal factors from behavioral and cognitive processes. The perspective of causality is systemic: implies that no single influence contributing to psychopathology can be considered out of context. Behavioral influences: phobias can be due to vasovagal syncope (common cause of fainting) Tendency to overcompensate blood is a mechanism called the sinoaortic baroreflex arc. Compensates for sudden loss of blood pressure by lowering it (this tendency can be inherited) Emotional influences: emotions can affect physiological responses such as blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Rapid increases in heart rate caused by emotions may trigger more intense baroreflex phobia: emotions motivate you to stay away from the triggers. Social influences: support or lack of support from friends and family make an impact, rejection can make disorders worse.
