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Receptors located on neurons within the central nervous system (CNS) to which benzodiazepines bind. Benzodiazepine receptors are linked to gaba (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors. Benzodiazepines enhance the affinity of gaba receptors for gaba, the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS, thereby increasing its inhibitory effects, which results in decreased anxiety and arousal. Binding site for benzodiazepines…

A multisystem disease that may involve all organs and affect the central nervous system (CNS), causing memory loss and impaired speech, balance, and movement. It is a rare, chronic, lifelong disorder that involves inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. Symptoms include recurrent oral ulcers and genital ulcers, eye inflammation, various types of skin lesions,…

A technique used in behavior therapy that focuses on negative habits or behaviors and aims to reduce or eliminate them by the use of reinforcement (e.g., rewarding a desired behavior or punishing an unwanted one). Relating, associating, and connecting observable responses and actions to antecedents and subsequent events and stimuli. Self-monitoring techniques useful in weight…

An approach to psychology first developed by john b. Watson (1878–1958) that rejected the notion of mental states and reduced all psychological phenomena to neural, muscular, and glandular responses. Contemporary behaviorism emphasizes the study of observable responses but is directed toward general behavior rather than discrete acts. It includes private events such as feelings and…

The study of human development, values, and interpersonal relationships. The behavioral sciences encompass fields such as psychiatry, psychology, cultural anthropology, sociology, and political science. The study of human development, values, and interpersonal relations. The encompass such areas of specialization as psychiatry, psychology, cultural anthropology, sociology, and political science. The science concerned with all aspects of…

The branch of neurology that concerns itself with functioning, such as language, memory, and purposeful or motivated activity or affect.    

A culture-specific dissogiative disorder found in Bali, believed to be caused by sorcery. The most common symptoms are sudden feelings of confusion, crying, screaming and shouting, followed by inability of the sufferer to control his or her actions. Most sufferers are aware of their behavior during an attack, and remember the occurrence afterwards. Bebainan attacks…

A series of physical and mental signs and symptoms experienced in combat and other dangerous, stressful missions.