Neurocognitive Disorder Research: Autism Psychology November‚ 09‚ 2010 "Autism is a lifelong developmental disability. It is part of the autism spectrum and is sometimes referred to as an autism spectrum disorder‚ or an ASD. The word ’spectrum ’ is used because‚ while all people with autism share three main areas of difficulty‚ their condition will affect them in very different ways. Some are able to live relatively ’everyday ’ lives; others will require a lifetime of specialist
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Life after Trauma Abstract Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder that some people develop after going through a stressful and dangerous event. This widespread disorder can affect individuals psychologically‚ emotionally and behaviorally following the experience of a traumatic event. Not all individuals who are exposed to a traumatic event develop PTSD; researches hypothesized that biological and environmental factors contribute simultaneously to the development of PTSD. In order
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Memory Manipulation‚ Memory Implants and Telepathy The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of future technology in our society‚ namely memory manipulation‚ memory implants‚ and telepathy. The story “We can Remember It For You Wholesale” is used to contrast the different ways by which a technology can be used for both positive and negative actions. Finally‚ because some people believe that such technologies would do more harm than good‚ it is important to refute some of their strongest claims
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The Effects of Violent Video Games on Adolescents Kacy Romero University of Louisiana at Lafayette Abstract In this paper‚ the effects that violent video games have on adolescents will be discussed. Mentioned throughout this paper will be results from specific studies that both support and oppose the theory that violent video games increase aggression in adolescents. The theory that violent video games do encourage aggression will be the main focus‚ specifically supported the study conducted
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What is psychology? The scientific study of behavior and mental processes Development of psychology as a science Wilhelm Wundt founded the first psychology laboratory. Student of Wudnt ’s‚ E.B. Titchner named Wundt ’s approach structuralism. William James gave field an "American Stamp‚" invented functionalism Contemporary approaches to psychology Biological Approach (focus on the body) Neuroscience Behavioral Approach (behavioral responses and their environmental determinants) Psychodynamic
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A phobia is an irrational fear‚ a kind of anxiety disorder in which the sufferer has a relentless dread of a situation‚ living creature‚ place or thing. People with a phobia go to great lengths to avoid a perceived danger which is much greater in their minds than in real life. If confronted with the source of their phobia‚ the person will suffer enormous distress‚ which can interfere with their normal function; it can sometimes lead to total panic. For some people‚ even thinking about their phobia
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The Psychopathology and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder The concept of a drastic shift in mood being classified as an illness was first described by the French psychiatrist Jean-Pierre Farlet in 1851 (Marmol‚ 2008). Farlet coined the term “Folie Circulaire” to label a disorder characterized by manic and sad episodes separated by symptom-free intervals (Marmol‚ 2008). As time passed‚ the description along with the classification changed‚ altering from an entity on its own to a unified disorder with
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synapse it separates the neurons and allows the synapse to pass information. Axon – It’s a long slender part of the nerve cell‚ that helps transmit the neural signal. Neurotransmitter – They are brain chemicals that communicate throughout the body. Amygdala – It is located in the cerebral hemisphere that looks like a grey almond shape‚ it controls the emotions we have from hormones‚ arousal and emotional memories. Hippocampus – This is in the medial temporal lobe it’s a small organ and is very important
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The means by which the brain performs are referred to as neuroprocesses‚ which are related to learning and memory. The brain is the center of every function of the body that controls functional learning and memory and how the two are interdependent. Learning occurs when the memory is stimulated. The memory is activated once learning has taken place. With knowledge at the center of attention‚ it is imperative to stimulate the brain through lifelong learning to achieve longevity and quality of life
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To my dear friends that are into conspiracy theories‚ I love you‚ I want what you’re smoking. Maybe not‚ after I asked myself why would someone say such things and spread such fear? Just because we don’t agree that the earth is hollow‚ doesn’t mean we can’t share a beer and talk. I have a hard time accepting bullshit‚ always have. I just happen to have a brain‚ and have drawn conclusions based on observed reality. Sure‚ in some other universe these things claimed might be true:‚ the earth
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