PSY 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Reinforcement, Lorazepam, Pain Management
9 Dec 2016
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Biological dimensions - familial/genetic, neurobiological: sensitivity to drug, rate of metabolism, base levels of arousal, mood or anxiety disorders. Psychological dimensions - positive and negative reinforcement, cognitive factors: ex. Alcohol expectancy effect- we have expectations on how alcohol is supposed to make you feel, this can affect behaviour. 92% of american adults have had a drink in their lifetime , 65% are current drinkers. Dsm5: alcohol use disorder: 8. 5% in u. s. adults 18+ (12m prev) Specific demographics: male, white, native american (first nations), younger, unmarried. Alcohol is a depressant- calms down sympathetic system alcohol-induced disorders. Alcohol intoxication/alcohol intoxication delirium: state of disorientation, memory problems. Alcohol withdrawal and alcohol withdrawal delirium: withdrawal can cause tremors. Alcohol-induced sleep disorder- can cause sleep apnea medical complications. Liver, gastrointestinal tract and pancreas, cardiovascular system, cancer, hematology, immune. Higher rates among individuals with psychiatric disorders or other suds. Higher rates among individuals living below poverty line.
