physiological

(adjective)

Relating to the physical and chemical phenomena involved in the function and activities of life or of living matter (as organs, tissues, or cells).

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Examples of physiological in the following topics:

  • James–Lange Theory of Emotion

    • According to the James–Lange theory of emotion, emotions arise from physiological arousal.
    • According to this theory, we laugh (a physiological response to a stimulus), and consequently we feel happy (an emotion); we cry, and consequently we feel sad.
    • According to the James–Lange theory of emotion, you would experience a feeling of fear only after this physiological arousal had taken place.
    • Critics of the James–Lange theory also doubt that there is sufficient variation in physiological arousal to lead to the wide variety of emotions that we experience.
    • The James–Lange theory of emotion states that emotions arise as a result of physiological arousal.
  • Schachter–Singer Theory of Emotion (Two-Factor Theory)

    • The Schachter–Singer theory views emotion as the result of the interaction between two factors: physiological arousal and cognition.
    • Like the James–Lange and Cannon–Bard theories, the Schachter–Singer theory of emotion (also known as the two-factor theory) attempts to explain emotion as it relates to physiological arousal.
    • According to the Schacter–Singer theory, emotion results from the interaction between two factors: physiological arousal and cognition.
    • More specifically, this theory claims that physiological arousal is cognitively interpreted within the context of each situation, which ultimately produces the emotional experience.
    • The Schachter–Singer theory views emotion as resulting from the interaction of two factors: physiological arousal and cognition.
  • Cannon–Bard Theory of Emotion

    • The Cannon–Bard theory of emotion argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously but independently.
    • While the James–Lange theory proposes that emotions arise from physical arousal the Cannon–Bard theory argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously, yet independently (Lang, 1994).
    • This theory posits that when you see a venomous snake in your backyard, you feel fear at exactly the same time that your body initiates its physiological fight-or-flight response.
    • Even though they occur at the same time, your emotional reaction and your physiological reaction would be separate and independent.
    • The Cannon–Bard theory states that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously, yet independently.
  • Defining Emotion

    • Emotions are subjective experiences that involve physiological arousal and cognitive appraisal.
    • Emotions are subjective states of being that, physiologically speaking, involve physiological arousal, psychological appraisal and cognitive processes, subjective experiences, and expressive behavior.
    • Psychological research investigates the mental, physiological, and behavioral components of emotion as well as the underlying physiological and neurological processes.
  • Drive-Reduction Theory of Motivation

    • According to drive-reduction theory, humans are motivated to satisfy physiological needs in order to maintain homeostasis.
    • One way that the body elicits this behavioral motivation is by increasing physiological arousal.
    • According to this theory, deviations from homeostasis create physiological needs.
    • When a physiological need is not satisfied, a negative state of tension is created; when the need is satisfied, the drive to satisfy that need is reduced and the organism returns to homeostasis.
    • Low blood sugar induces a physiological need and a corresponding drive state (i.e., hunger) that will direct you to seek out and consume food.
  • Eating Disorders

    • Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that include potentially life-threatening behavioral, psychological, and physiological disturbances.
    • Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that include potentially life-threatening behavioral, psychological, and physiological disturbances.
    • Social factors and genetics may influence the occurrence of AN, along with physiological disturbances including abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract and various hormonal and neurotransmitter systems.
  • Sex and Physiology

    • "Sex" refers to physiological differences between male, female, and intersex bodies.
    • Characterize the physiological differences among male, female, and intersex individuals and the controversies surrounding "corrective" surgery
  • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

    • Maslow organized human needs into a pyramid that includes (from lowest-level to highest-level) physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
    • The most basic of Maslow's needs are physiological needs, such as the need for air, food, and water.
    • Once physiological needs are satisfied, people tend to become concerned about safety needs.
  • Specific Effects of Stress: PTSD

    • Some studies have shown that treatment with hydrocortisone or propranolol shortly after experiencing a traumatic event decreases the physiological reactivity to a reminder of the event and decreases the likelihood that the patient will suffer from PTSD.
    • This suggests that the physiological stress associated with the event may be strongly associated with the development of this disorder.
    • Persistent re-experiencing - One or more of these must be present in the victim: flashback memories, recurring distressing dreams, subjective re-experiencing of the traumatic event(s), or intense negative psychological or physiological response to any objective or subjective reminder of the traumatic event(s).
    • Persistent symptoms of increased arousal not present before - These are all physiological response issues, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, problems with concentration, or hypervigilance.
  • Arousal Theory of Motivation

    • One way that the body elicits this behavioral motivation is by increasing physiological arousal.
    • In this way, the reward system spurs physiological arousal, which motivates the individual to engage in whatever behavior is necessary to satisfy or relieve that arousal.
    • Fulfilling the impulse brings about a physiological reward similar to the rat pressing the button.
    • Some individuals are more sensation-seeking in that they have higher motivation to engage in arousing or physiologically stimulating activities.
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