Cortisol

Music is a complex idea that can have different outcomes and experiences. We are surrounded by music every day and goes back to ancient times starting in 700 B.C. But the two major periods of music studied in psychology are classical and baroque style music. Although “classical” is now a common term to describe instrumental music, it is actually a time period for music: mid-1700s to the mid-1800s. The most common composer and the one used in the studies ahead is Mozart. Just before that, from…

Every day a person finds he or she has more work with less time to do that work, but is sacrificing the sleep worth it? Sleep is an important aspect of life and without it one will find uncomfortable and eventually unbearable consequences. Although some may believe that they have the ability to train their bodies to require less sleep, it is impossible. The body needs sleep to regenerate certain parts of the body, especially the brain. After periods of time with little to know sleep one will…

Cause and Effects of Bullying In the Media Today many kids face the hardships of being bullied by their fellow peers; whether its physical or emotional bullying the effects that it has on the person is greater than anyone probably imagined. With the research that I found on the cause and effects of bullying in the media I was able to find out whom bullying effects the most, the two types of media bullying, and the long-term impact that bullying causes to the victim. Bullying is no…

Basic / structure nervous system (2) What lobe of the brain is associated with the processing and interpreting of visual stimuli? Answer Choices: A. Frontal lobe B. Occipital lobe C. Parietal lobe D. Temporal lobe Explanation: The occipital lobe is the primary visual processing center. It receives visual input from the retina and interpret the signal into a recognizable image. While the parietal lobe and temporal lobe are also involved in visual perception, their main role differ. The…

PS137: Introduction to Research Methods Semester 1 Assignment 1 2017/2018 Please read the following short summary of a research design, and answer the five questions below. Psychologist Niamh has observed from her everyday experiences that people who have long commutes to work tend be more tired and unhappy (versus people who have shorter commutes) and she thinks that this may have a negative impact on their psychological well-being. To test this scientifically, Niamh recruits participants who…

Stress is a state of well-being when an individual feels strain due to demanding or adverse circumstances. Stress can factor in our lives in a various amount of ways in the form of daily hassles, major life events, conflict, and frustration. Those are not the only things that affect a person's well-being, having a mental health issue can also be negatively emotionally and physically taxing on an individual's physical and mental well-being. About 44% of Americans feel more stressed than they did…

The pituitary gland produces several important hormones that control body functions such as growth, development, reproduction, and metabolism. One of these hormones is growth Hormone (GH). In childhood, GH is important for proper development and growth. In adults GH maintains healthy bone and muscle function. If there is not enough growth hormone, a child will not grow to his potential stature. If there is too much growth hormone a child will grow excessively tall. If there is an excess of…

Bipolar disorder, formerly called maniac depressive insanity, is a mental health disorder that affects more than three percent of the United States population and has the highest rate of suicide in comparison to all other psychiatric disorders (Coyle 2007). This disorder is characterized by lack of stability, which makes having a standard and normal routine in one’s daily life lessen the effects of bipolar disorder (Michalak et al 2006). Statistics show that unfortunately, more than six percent…

regard to friendship and marriage. The reactions of females towards unpleasant events and experiences are usually different. They think about that unpleasant event for longer time and also retain it in greater detail. This leads towards elevated cortisol (Stress) level within the individuals. Therefore, the females become anxious and sad for some times. The reaction of males towards unpleasant experiences is usually quicker. They consider these events as over and done and then they go on to the…

Genevieve Gomez Erica Westly, May/June 2010, Fifty Shades Of Blue. Scientific American Mind, Volume: 30-37p. Summary Different Shades of Blue go over the topic of depression. Depression is defined as feelings of severe despondency and dejection. The author Erica Westly goes in depth as to describe how it is known to therapists that, “Men and women experience events such as mental illnesses differently.”(p30) However, when it comes to diagnosing patient’s gender is no longer viewed as a vital…