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Cohen, Jonathan D.; Servan-Schreiber, David – Psychological Review, 1992
Using a connectionist framework, it is possible to develop models exploring effects of biologically relevant variables on behavior. The ability of such models to explain schizophrenic behavior in terms of biological disturbances is considered, and computer models are presented that simulate normal and schizophrenic behavior in an attentional task.…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences, Cognitive Processes
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Bremkamp, Steven – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1982
Presents the complex factors, i.e., social determinants, drug types, personality characteristics, reasons for drug use and misuse, which characterize the drug experience. Defines awareness of these characteristics as a developmental approach to treatment and prevention of addiction. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
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Krantz, David S.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Provides an overview of research on the biobehavioral antecedents of coronary heart disease, including stressful occupational settings characterized by high demands and little control over the job, and the Type A pattern, particularly hostility and mode of anger expression (anger-in). Discusses research on physiologic responsiveness (reactivity)…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Biological Influences, Cardiovascular System
Buck, Ross – 1982
A basic tenet of this paper is that, from the time of the ancient Greeks, Western thought has distinguished between rational processes unique to humans and the processes governing animal behavior. A model of motivation, emotion, and the cognitive/physiological interaction that can be applied to both animals and humans is presented. The special…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Affective Behavior, Animal Behavior