The mathematical biophysics of some mental phenomena: II. Anxieties and elations

  • N. Rashevsky
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Abstract

A neural mechanism is discussed which explains certain states of anxieties, in which an individual is worried about things which may be possible, but are exceedingly improbable. Certain quantitative relations are derived.Mutatis mutandis similar considerations apply to some states of elations. An application to certain types of paranoia is discussed.

Keywords

Neural Mechanism Mathematical Biophysics Mental Phenomenon Major Premise Central Excitation 
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© The University of Chicago Press 1946

Authors and Affiliations

  • N. Rashevsky
    • 1
  1. 1.The University of ChicagoChicagoUSA

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