PSY 350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Psychopathology
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Chapter 2 - research methods in abnormal psychology. System of influences that cause and maintain suffering. Research has informed all we know about these sources. The role of the nervous system in disease and behavior. Very low serotonin linked to instability and impulsivity. Involved in alarm responses and basic bodily processes. Controls the reward and pleasure centers in the brain. Link between reduced dopamine and parkinson"s disease. People with adhd do not make as much dopamine as. Treatments for mental health problems may now focus on the brain regions found to be relevant for these problems. Also can change brain structure and function. Medications and psychotherapy are often used together. Genotype - genetic status (having a certain allele) Phenotype - how it manifests in a person (blue eyes) Outcomes are a result of interactions between genetic vulnerabilities and experience. Environmental influences (e. g. , parenting style) may override genetics. Men and women may differ in emotional experience and expression.
