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JACOB GOLDWYN, M.D.

Arch Intern Med. 1930;45(1):109-114.

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In the past, work has been done concerning the effect of mental activity on basal metabolism. Some investigators, Speck,¹ Loewy,² Johansson³ and Benedict and Carpenter,⁴ found a slight increase in the metabolic rate during mental activity. Grafe,⁵ in his monograph, also concluded that mental effort probably has an influence on metabolism.

The effects of strong emotional reactions on basal metabolism in the waking and in the hypnotic states have also been studied. Grafe⁶ mentioned a metabolism experiment in which intense sorrow increased the metabolic rate. Du Bois⁷ cited a similar observation brought on by anger. Like observations have been made by Hafkesbring and Collett,⁸ who noticed that harsh or sudden noises had a tendency to increase metabolism. Landis⁹ noted that strong emotions usually cause an increase in the metabolic rate. In his experiments, anticipation of a strong electrical stimulation raised the metabolism in the three persons tested, 6, 17 and . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Senior Assistant Physician, Worcester State Hospital WORCESTER, MASS.

From the Psychiatric Service of the Worcester State Hospital.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication, July 10, 1929.

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