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Why do you think that eating disorders are classified as mental disorders?
Because the issue is primarily psychological, with physical aspects typically being side effects of the psychological problem.
Are mood disorders psychological or biological?
The best answer is yes. In other words, they are a psychological disorder that has a biological or genetic component or predisposition. Any disorder affecting mood is psychological by definition. If it effects your mood then it is having a psychological effect on you. So, that fulfills the first part of the question. In addition, there is evidence that mood disorders are the result of an abnormality in brain chemistry that produces the psychological effect. People with mood disorders are different in the way their brains handle the absorption of the neurotransmitters which effect mood. There is also a lot of evidence that there is a genetic component to all of this, as mood disorders (especially bipolar disorder) does tend to run in families from generation to generation. So, yes. Your answer is Yes.
How do psychologists help people with alzheimer disease cope with its effects?
Psychologists are helpful to Alzheimer's disease patients and their families. They treat the behavioral and psychological problems associated with the illness as well as helping to cope with the diagnosis itself.
What are Negative psychological effects of homosexuality in India?
There are no negative psychological effects of homosexuality anywhere.
Ill effects of drug?
Mental disorders,psycological disorders
Effects of psychological trauma on bi polar affective disorder?
While bipolar disorder is one of the most heritable of the psychological disorders, there is growing evidence that childhood trauma seems to increase the odds of developing this. Especially if the trauma happened under the age of five.
What are Neurotransmitters that have narcotic-like effects called?
Neurotransmitters are naturally occurring substances in the body. Those that have similar effects as narcotics are called endorphins. Endorphins are responsible for the feeling known as "runner's high".
Most psychoactive drugs produce their effects primarily by acting on?
neurotransmitters
What is an anxiety relieving inhibitory neurotransmitter?
γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Serotonin (5-HT) are anxiety releiving neurotransmitters. Benzodiazepines and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the primary treatments for anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines are GABA agonists and SSRIs are 5-HT agonists - i.e. they promote the effects of these inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly the limbic system.
How many major neurotransmitters appear to account for most of the effects produced by the action of durgs of abuse on the brain?
There are three major neurotransmitters that account for most of the effects produced by drugs of abuse: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters play a key role in the brain's reward circuitry and are often targeted by addictive substances to produce their desired effects.
What studies have been done on autonomous sensory meridian response?
Some studies have been conducted by various European and American institutions and universities. ASMR is difficult to research because the effects of it are psychological rather than physical. An example of study is the Sutter Neuroscience Institute, which have found out that ASMR can be used as an excellent psychological sleep aid. Psychologists such as Dr. Michael Yasinski have also discovered that the effects of ASMR are extremely similar to meditation. When tested, people exposed to meditation and ASMR showed the same psychological effects. More studies are ongoing.
Does culture shock only have psychological effects?
No, other than psychological effects, culture shock has other implications such as insomnia and fear.
