the mind
what does REM stand for in sleep
Rapid eye movement
what is the difference between delusions and hallucinations
delusions are false beliefs.
hallucinations are false sensations (seeing, hearing, feeling)
what type of disorder is bipolar disorder
mood disorder
what does ASPD stand for and what does it mean
antisocial personality disorder
- a learned personality disorder that causes lack of remorse/empathy
what % of the population does schizophrenia affect
1%
what are the 4 happy chemicals
dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, Endorphins
what neurotransmitter dysregulation is most commonly associated with psychosis?
dopamine
high levels cause hallucinations and delusions
what is the type of consciousness that allows you to understand yourself separate from other stimuli
self-awareness
What does it mean that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia have epigenetic components?
Epigenetics: genes that can turn on and certain conditions will increase the risk of someone developing bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.