Regulatory Behavior Research Paper
Have you ever heard of the term regulatory behavior and what affect the nervous system play? What about the effects of fear, aggression and anxiety they have on the specified behavior?
Regulatory behavior is defined as efforts of organisms which are aimed at achieving physiological balance by maintaining basic, primary needs. The nervous system functions in conjunction with regulatory behavior. However the nervous system has two parts. They are the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system is the basic control system for the body and is made of the brain and the spinal cord. On the other hand the Peripheral system is composed of many nerves that are connected to the rest of the body as well …show more content…
Emotions involve specific areas of the brain, and the activations of these areas is associated with increased blood flow and has been confirmed using modern neuroscience. Furthermore, the functionality of hormones involved in specific behaviors are directly impacted causing a vicious cycle of highs and lows. Using case studies published by the American Psychological Association, we notice that that aggression and stress are usually impacted at least 45 percent harder due to the influx of the hormone corticosterone. Based on supporting documentation within the study suggests that by activating the aggression system, the adrenocortical stress hormones are “tripped” creating an unintended sudo-response within the fight or flight sequence. Once the sequence is initiated there is a false response where no actual fight--or even flight is required, as this is a fundamental characteristic for primitive defense and survivability. At this point a methodical image emerges: First, a signal (ACTH) from the nervous system i.e. pituitary gland, chemically signals the adrenal cortex found within the adrenal glands to produce via chemical and electrical stimulation, the release of corticosteroids (Adelson, …show more content…
(2015, April 15). ACTH Stumulation Test. In ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test. Retrieved May 20, 2015, from http://www.healthline.com/health/acth-cosyntropin-stimulation-test#Overview1
Steimer, T. (2002). The biology of fear- and anxiety-related behaviors. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 4(3), 231–249.
Adelson, R. (2004, November 10). Hormones, Stress and Aggression: A Vicious Cycle. American Psychological Association, 35(10), 18. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/nov04/hormones.aspx
Gaillot, M. T., & Baumesiter, R. F. (2014). Self-Regulation and Sexual Restraint Dispositionally and Temporarily Contribute to Failures at Restraining Sexual Behaviors (Master 's thesis). 10October Retrieved from
Regulatory behavior is defined as efforts of organisms which are aimed at achieving physiological balance by maintaining basic, primary needs. The nervous system functions in conjunction with regulatory behavior. However the nervous system has two parts. They are the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system is the basic control system for the body and is made of the brain and the spinal cord. On the other hand the Peripheral system is composed of many nerves that are connected to the rest of the body as well …show more content…
Emotions involve specific areas of the brain, and the activations of these areas is associated with increased blood flow and has been confirmed using modern neuroscience. Furthermore, the functionality of hormones involved in specific behaviors are directly impacted causing a vicious cycle of highs and lows. Using case studies published by the American Psychological Association, we notice that that aggression and stress are usually impacted at least 45 percent harder due to the influx of the hormone corticosterone. Based on supporting documentation within the study suggests that by activating the aggression system, the adrenocortical stress hormones are “tripped” creating an unintended sudo-response within the fight or flight sequence. Once the sequence is initiated there is a false response where no actual fight--or even flight is required, as this is a fundamental characteristic for primitive defense and survivability. At this point a methodical image emerges: First, a signal (ACTH) from the nervous system i.e. pituitary gland, chemically signals the adrenal cortex found within the adrenal glands to produce via chemical and electrical stimulation, the release of corticosteroids (Adelson, …show more content…
(2015, April 15). ACTH Stumulation Test. In ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test. Retrieved May 20, 2015, from http://www.healthline.com/health/acth-cosyntropin-stimulation-test#Overview1
Steimer, T. (2002). The biology of fear- and anxiety-related behaviors. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 4(3), 231–249.
Adelson, R. (2004, November 10). Hormones, Stress and Aggression: A Vicious Cycle. American Psychological Association, 35(10), 18. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/monitor/nov04/hormones.aspx
Gaillot, M. T., & Baumesiter, R. F. (2014). Self-Regulation and Sexual Restraint Dispositionally and Temporarily Contribute to Failures at Restraining Sexual Behaviors (Master 's thesis). 10October Retrieved from