Question 1: Carl is a 20-year-old, stressed-out TX State undergraduate student who is taking 12 credit hours in the Summer 1 semester and is simultaneously working 40 hours a week as a car-hop at Sonic, where he is forced to wear roller skates throughout his 8 hour shifts. Carl, a Chemistry major, has a 3.9999 GPA. He eats only fried chicken strips and drinks only full-sugar cherry limeades, supplemented by Starbucks coffee and a cheese Danish each morning. He lives in a one-bedroom apartment with 3 roommates (they sleep in bunk beds). His roommates are hostile toward him and often eat his groceries, even though he labels everything that he puts in the refrigerator. One evening, while walking across the quad, he sees a large mountain lion in the periphery. A chase ensues. Describe the immediate changes that might take place in Carl's body during the inevitable autonomic reaction to the presence of the mountain lion. Speculate on the condition of Carl's immune system both before and after the wildlife encounter (assuming that there is an "after" for Carl). Based on what you know about stress and how to combat it, what changes could Carl make in his post-mountain lion life to improve his health? If Carl does not change his ways, what do you think will happen to Carl?
Question 2: Define and describe the psychological disorder schizophrenia. What is meant by "negative symptoms", and what is meant by "positive symptoms"? What is the typical age of onset of this disorder? Research the case of the Genain Quadruplets, and describe this case in your own words. You should read the following article: Mirsky, A.F., Bieliauskas, L.A., French, L.M., van Kammen, D.P., Jonsson, E., & Sedvall, G. (2000). A 39-year follow-up of the Genain Quadruplets. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 26(3), 699-708. What does the longitudinal study described in the Mirsky article teach us about the genetics of schizophrenia and the course that the disorder may take over time?