Self-verification also occurred reliably when neither the perceiver nor the target were highly certain of their beliefs. The only time in which the targetâs behavior reliably showed behavioral confirmation was when perceivers were highly certain of their beliefs, and targets were uncertain of their self-concepts. pp. 72
The response by your body is sometimes called the âfight or flightâ response. Adrenergic drugs stimulate the same nerves by either mimicking the action of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine or stimulating its release. They are used for many life-threatening conditions.
Adrenergic Drugs Centrally acting alpha 2 agonist Clonidine, guanacine, methldopa Work by stimulating the alpha 2 receptors in the brain. These receptors actually reduce sympathetic outflow Secondly they affect the kidneys reducing the activity of renin. Decrease HR Alpha 2 agonists Side effects Peipheral edema,sedation,depression, Headache, dry mouth, decreased libido. Watch-out: Hepatotoxicity, Hemolytic anemia, granulocytopenia. Peripheral Acting Adrenergic drugs Alpha 1 blockers Doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin Dilate arteries and veins=low BP Also increase urinary flow rates and decrease outflow obstruction by preventing smooth muscle contraction in the bladder neck and urethra : BPH. Dosage must be increased gradually Q2wks Alpha 1 adrenergic antagonists Side Effects Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, heachache, fatigue First-dose phenomenon, tachycardia,dyspnea Beta Blockers Beta cardioselective V.S. non-cardioselective? Beta blockers ending with âolol metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol, nadolol Watch-out for hypotension, CHF, bronchospasms, and impotence.