Unit 3 summary

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, alogia, anhedonia, avolition, flat effect, and catatonic behavior.

Schizophrenia Genetics

Involves the C4 gene and disruptions in neuronal connections during adolescence; twin studies show genetics alone do not account for all cases.

Dopamine Hypothesis

Too much dopamine in the mesolimbic pathway leads to positive symptoms, while too little in the mesocortical pathway causes negative symptoms in schizophrenia.

Double Bind Theory

A social psychology concept related to conflicting messages in relationships contributing to schizophrenia development.

Urbanicity

A social factor suggesting that living in urban areas may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.

Addiction dopamine reward pathway

A condition where the dopamine reward pathway becomes maladaptive, leading to compulsive substance use.

Addiction Genes

Inheritable genes like A1 variant DRD2 affecting dopamine receptors and ADH ALDH affecting alcohol metabolism.

Social Learning Theory

Proposed by Bandura, emphasizing how individuals learn addictive behaviors through observation and imitation.

Media Influence

The impact of media portrayal on substance use behaviors, often glamorizing substances and influencing viewers.

Criminal Behavior

Involves rationalization, entitlement, asocial values, impulsivity, and cognitive laziness among other characteristics.

Inherited Criminality

The role of genetics in criminal behavior, such as low MAOA levels in aggressive individuals - Brunner et al.

role of the amygdala

Corraro, intermittent explosive disorder high amygdala activity when shown angry faces.

Differential Association Theory

Sutherland's theory suggesting that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others.

Gender Socialization

The process through which societal norms and expectations shape criminal behavior differently based on gender.