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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Compulsive behavior"”.
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EFFECTS OF SIGMA-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS ON COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR AND NEUROPLASTICITY
… Compulsivity is a key feature of obsessive compulsive disorder, which can hinder a person's life and ability to work. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the current treatments for these disorders, which take 8-12 weeks to take effect and leave many patients without adequate …
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Social facilitation of polydipsia as an animal model of compulsive behavior
Behavior excesses are a key feature in many psychiatric diagnoses. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), in particular, is almost entirely defined in terms of behavior excesses. Although much research has been conducted on OCD treatment, very little research has focused on understanding how these …
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Ghost at the machine : Internet addiction and compulsive computer use
… But it also enables (and possibly encourages) compulsive behavior. Internet Addiction is the compulsive use of the computer and the Internet. Internet use is considered compulsive when the user engages in the behavior to such an extent that he is no longer able to meet his responsibilities and …
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Effects of Dextromethorphan on Neurite Outgrowth and Marble Burying Behavior
<p>Compulsive disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), are often treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs typically express many pharmacological effects through inhibiting serotonin (5-HT) transporters; however, due to delayed and inadequate treatment …
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Assessment of sex differences and amphetamine on schedule-induced polydipsia
… mesolimbic reward pathway, which in turn causes behavioral effects in animals, and subjective effects in humans. These reinforcing properties of AMPH trigger very strong levels of craving the drug, and eventually result in patterns of compulsive use of AMPH. Regarding psychostimulant action, …
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Body Image Self-Discrepancies and Compulsive Exercise: Exploring the Role of Approach and Avoidance Motivational Selves
… One term used to describe unhealthy exercise is compulsive exercise. Although compulsive exercise has been regarded as problematic in the development, treatment, and outcome of eating disorders, little research has investigated the risk factors for this behavior. Given the influence of body image …
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Can videogames be addicting? An investigation into the specific game features and personal characteristics associated with problematic videogame playing
… cope with problematic videogame playing (PVGP) behaviors has also risen. Thus, explorations into the specific characteristics of PVGP are essential now more than ever before. However, the current state of the literature primarily relies on comparisons between PVGP and pathological gambling, …