Factors That affect Behaviour, Emotion and Thought

Question 1

Physical Activity

Answer 1

• Exercise benefits our physical health

Question 2

McCan and Holmes (1984)

Answer 2

• Conducted a study with midly depressed female students
• Placed into 3 groups: no treatment, relaxation and exercise
• Post 10 weeks: - both treatment groups improved, exercise group made better gains

Question 3

Physical Activity and Emotion

Answer 3

• Exercise helps to alter mood
• Can decrease depression and anxiety
• Used as an alternative to drug therapy

Question 4

Salman (2001)

Answer 4

• Exercise is as effective as drugs

Question 5

Tiffany Field and Colleagues ( 2001 )

Answer 5

• Exercise in students leads to less depression, better relos, less drug use and better academic grades

Question 6

Meyer (2004)

Answer 6

• Exercise strengthens heart, increases blood flow, lower BP and BP reaction to stress
• Increase production of mood boosting neurotransmitters

Question 7

Drugs

Answer 7

• Have substantial effects on behaviour, emotion and thoughts

Question 8

Cannabis

Answer 8

• Mild hallucinogen
• Changes perception
• Vivid images not related to sensory output
• Physiological effects: increased HR, bloodshot eyes, reduced concentration
• Psychological effects: Reduce inhibitions, increases sensitivity to sounds, colours, tastes and smells

Question 9

Alcohol

Answer 9

• Depressant
• Physical effects: distorted vision, hearing and co-ordination, impaired judgement, affects motor control
• Psychological effects: Dis inhibition, reduces feelings of self consciousness, promotes relaxation

Question 10

Amphetamine

Answer 10

• Stimulant
• Physiological effects: dehydration, increase in body temp, increase in blood pressure
• Psychological effects: heightened emotions, feelings of connectedness

Question 11

Case Study: Anna Woods

Answer 11

• born 1980, died 1995
• Australian girl that died due to 1 ecstacy tablet
• Water intoxication and swelling of the brain

Question 12

Anti Anxiety Drugs

Answer 12

• Valium
• Reduce the activty of CNS
• Helps with reducing peoples anxiety
• Two types: noradrenaline and Seratonin which are limited in a depressed person
• inhibits an enzyme which blocks the re-absorbtion of noradrenaline and seratonin
• Side effects: weight gain, dizzy spells, effects can last up to a month

Question 13

Anti Psychotic Drugs

Answer 13

• Plays an important role in the treatment of people with mental health issues
• Two types: Works by reducing down responses to irrelevant stimuli, people with schiz take this to reduce paranoia
• Works through an awakening effect. People with negative symptoms such as apathy and withdrawal