PSYC 2230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Ronald Melzack, Phantom Limb, Periaqueductal Gray
13 Mar 2017
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Chapter 7 hedonism and sensory stimulation: hedonism the seeking of pleasure and avoidance of pain. Hedonism: troland (1932) believed that the nervous system is especially tuned to pleasurable and aversive events, he divided stimulation into three categories, beneception occurs when pleasant feelings are aroused by stimuli. Phantom limb video secrets of the mind (nova pbs documentary) Video: suggested documentary bbc; 48 hours of total isolation: the volunteers are very anxious, they suffer from sensory deprivation and even hallucinate. The need for stimulation: many different studies suggest that a need for stimulation exists, the effects of sensory deprivation have been research in developing organisms as well as adults, results indicate a disruption of normal behavior. Early sensory restriction: thompson and melzack (1956) studied the effects of sensory restriction on the development of. Scottish terriers: two subgroups: one raised normally (control), second was isolated in cages for 7-10 months, experimental scotties when released were extremely active and playful.
