PSYCH 9C Chapter Notes - Chapter 14.2: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Monoamine Neurotransmitter, Frontal Lobe
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Emotions can be useful: ex: being anxious about tests reminds people to keep up with their homework and study, but for some people anxiety can interfere with every aspect of their life. Moods: when we"re happy world is great place, when people are sad they view the world worst and feel hopeless and isolated, but some people get these moods really strong everyday. Imagine jumping off airplane, your heart races and you sweat can be thrilling but for people with anxiety disorder this is what they feel all the time and they are unhappy about it. Anxiety disorder: a psychological disorder characterized by excessive fear and anxiety in the absence of true danger feel tense and apprehensive. Problem solving and judgment can also be impaired. Harder to sleep, restlessness and pointless motor behaviors. Bodily symptoms such as sweating, dry mouth, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, increased blood pressure, and increased muscular tension.
