PSY240H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Research Domain Criteria, Mental Disorder, Monoamine Oxidase A
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Psy240 chapter 3: appeared completely normal, had no problems w/ memory, engaged in biochemical/structural changes among neurons as new info is retained. Memory process including specific brain areas such as hippocampus, Our visual system gives us the experience of seeing a person. The fusiform area of the temporal lobe is sensitive to seeing faces -> info goes to response the limbic system which is involved w/ emotional processing. The amygdala has rich connections with cortical areas: amygdala involved in perceptions that are emotionally important to us, gives us the feeling of emotion. Was tested through electrodermal activity (eda) measures the sympathetic: david showed no eda differences when he saw people close to him part of the ans (makes us feel excited) Disconnection between his visual face perception and emotional centers. Mental disorders can be described in both a categorical and dimensional manner. Categorical: if the person has a mental disorder or not.
