PSYC 4321 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Reflex Syncope, Baroreflex, Social Anxiety Disorder

• School: University of Houston
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 4321
• Professor: Robin Proctor

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One-dimensional versus multidimensional models: multidimensional integrative approach: multiple influences (biological, psychological. Behavioral influences: her reaction (fainting) was an ucr, began with the graphic movie and became associated with similar situations. Experienced a vasovagal syncope, a common cause of fainting from low bp in the head: possible cause: overreaction of the sinoaortic baroreflex arc, which compensates for sudden increases in bp by lowering it, tendency to overcompensate is inherited. Emotions can affect physiological responses (bp, heart rate, respiration) Emotions motivated her to avoid all situations connected with blood and injury. Social influences: did family/friend support help or hurt, rejection, esp. by authority figures, can make psychological disorders worse. Developmental influences: at certain times we may enter a developmental critical period when we are more or less reactive to a given situation or influence than at other times. Judy responded well to brief intensive treatment within a week. Except for identical twins, every person has a unique set of genes.