PSYC 221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Eye Tracking, Methamphetamine, Hedonic Treadmill
1 Sep 2016
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Teacher with drug-equipment and ,000 for cancer therapy/surgery . People retaliate even when they know there will be negative consequences. For men -> 60% of the time a stranger. For women -> only 33% strangers, more likely to focus on romantic partner/spouse. Arise from mental states, interactions, even muscular movement. Pathways are strengthened or weakened depedning on how often they are activated. Changes -> openness/ acceptance vs. skepticism and inquisitiveness. Heartbreak, tend to exaggerate the emotion intensity & length. Can"t be high forever over the same stimulus, people habituate over time. Many events (even traumatic ones) do not have long lasting emotional effects. Ward off adaptation with openness & new experiences. Sharing a positive event with another person close to you. 8 weeks increased physical wellness, efficacy/goal achievement, relationship quality. Sex and intimacy may be completely different for people. Compare ourselves to those who have more than us.
