Нomeostasis as the Chemical Basis of Consciousness
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2021
Pages:
17-28
Received:
1 April 2021
Accepted:
14 April 2021
Published:
26 April 2021
Abstract: The general task of homeostasis, life and consciousness is to survive. Damage to the cells provokes turning on of homeostasis in them, causes an elementary negative sensation and an attempt to recover. The tension of homeostatic compensation can lead to the generation of action, corresponds to conscious decision-making and looks like a desire for life. We are developing here the idea of the connection between homeostasis and consciousness (Tsitolovsky, 2015). This makes it possible to simulate sensation, motivation, free decision making, to estimate elements of experience and to model personality. The most likely self defense tool may be chemical processes in cells, of which little is known. We explained neuron homeostasis and consciousness on the basis of imaginary, but possible chemical reactions that begin at the synapses, continue in the cytoplasm, leave traces of memory and are able to influence the decision of the neuron. Wherever possible, we tried to simplify the events taking place in living tissue, but in such a way as not to lose its function: the ability to autonomous, goal-directed behavior in an unfamiliar environment. We managed to explain many of the paradoxical properties of consciousness, which can be a collective manifestation of the elementary sensations of neurons.
Abstract: The general task of homeostasis, life and consciousness is to survive. Damage to the cells provokes turning on of homeostasis in them, causes an elementary negative sensation and an attempt to recover. The tension of homeostatic compensation can lead to the generation of action, corresponds to conscious decision-making and looks like a desire for l...
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Psychological Aspects of Shopping Addiction: Initial Test of a Stress and Coping Model
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2021
Pages:
29-35
Received:
11 May 2021
Accepted:
24 May 2021
Published:
3 June 2021
Abstract: There is evidence to suggest that compulsive buying has all the elements of addictive behaviour and can become a psychological problem requiring intervention. The behaviour itself can be triggered by difficulties and distress and generate positive benefits for wellbeing in the short term. Longer term effects can be guilt, anxiety, and depression this sparking a negative affectivity cycle. Interest in the area has been reignited by the growth in online shopping during the recent COVID-19 Pandemic. This study aimed to explore a stress process model of shopping addiction by assessing the relationship between perceived stress, relationship satisfaction, rejection sensitivity, resilience, self-efficacy, loneliness, healthy lifestyle and wellbeing in female emerging adults. The study was based on an online survey of 332 females aged between 18-26 years and used questionnaire data collection. Data were analysed using correlations and path analysis with AMOS 26 software. Results show strong direct relationships between loneliness, rejection sensitivity and shopping addiction, with inverse relationships with resilience, self-efficacy, and relationship satisfaction. There is a reciprocal relationship between wellbeing and shopping addiction, which appears to be a symptom of underlying emotional difficulties. As a widespread and ultimately damaging behaviour it is suggested that it should be taken more seriously than is currently the case.
Abstract: There is evidence to suggest that compulsive buying has all the elements of addictive behaviour and can become a psychological problem requiring intervention. The behaviour itself can be triggered by difficulties and distress and generate positive benefits for wellbeing in the short term. Longer term effects can be guilt, anxiety, and depression th...
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