BPK 140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Homeostasis, Cortisol, Shy People

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 140
• Professor: Stephen Brown

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9. 3. 1 schizophrenia: schizophrenia a major form of mental illness characterized by disordered thinking, which may cause the individual to seem confused, to jump from topic to topic in conversation, or to have delusions, may cause the individual to: 9. 3. 4 anxiety disorder: many potential causes of anxiety disorders, family history, genetics. Inadequate coping mechanisms to deal with stress: having a traumatic experience, having to face major decisions in one"s life, having developed a more fearful perspective on life. Irregular heartbeat: physical symptoms, rapid pulse, trembling, restlessness, muscle tension, sweating, dry mouth, stomach complaints, numbness, difficult concentrating, dizziness, headaches, generalized anxiety disorder can also cause sleep disorders. Individual may genuinely believe: they"re having a heart attack or stroke, are losing their mind. Important for those with panic disorder to seek treatment: untreated, the disorder can become very disabling. 9. 3. 4. 5 other phobias: many people experience specific phobias intense, irrational fears of certain things or situations, such as dogs, closed-in places, and heights.