Alex Barbour Mary Crocker Cook Abnormal Psychology The effects of substance abuse on Dissociative Identity Disorder “For a variety of reasons there has been little dialogue among the disciplines that study patients with trauma and those that study and treat substance abuse. Little systematic investigation exists on the treatment of DID in general‚ and substance abuse in DID in particular” (1). Dissociative Identity Disorder is defined in Essentials of Abnormal Psychology as “a disorder
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This archive file of PSYCH 550 Week 1 Discussion Question 2 contains: In learning and cognition‚ one of the major areas of discussion is the impact of nature and nurture. What is the concept of nature-nurture‚ and why is it important in the study of learning and cognition? Psychology - General Psychology PSYCH 550 Week 1 Individual Assignment Learning Paper Prepare a 700 to 1‚050-word paper in which you examine the concept of learning. As a part of your examination‚ be sure to address the
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Most people don’t know they have gum recession because it occurs gradually. The first sign of gum recession is usually tooth sensitivity and you may notice a tooth looks longer than normal. Gum recession is where part of the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away‚ or pulls back‚ showing more of the tooth or the tooth’s root. Receding gums may be one of the first signs of gum disease. When gum recession happens you get gaps that form between the teeth and gum line‚ making it easy for disease
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Ghrelin and leptin are two hormones which are of great interest in appetite regulation. Leptin is commonly considered to be anorexigenic (i.e. appetite suppressant) while ghrelin is orexigenic (i.e. appetite stimulant). They are secreted in a reciprocal rhythm‚ influenced by the neuropeptide Y (NPY) system in the hypothalamus which is acted upon by these afferent hormones. This highly specific system shows rhythmic secretion‚ imparting in turn the same pattern to the expression of appetite and feeding
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The Impact on Learning Table of contents Introduction ADHD Epsen act Impact on learning Recommendations Reflection and conclusions Bibliography Introduction The author of this report chooses to write about a child with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and from now on will be referred to as ADHD. He is at present studying to be a Special needs assistant at Waterford College of further education. His work placement is in a crèche where
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Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide every year. It is characterized by having disturbed nocturnal sleep; which many confuse with insomnia. Someone that is a narcoleptic might experience sleep at random time throughout the day. Narcolepsy affects about 500‚000 people in the United States and over 3 million internationally. As stated early‚ narcolepsy is characterized a vast yearning to sleep throughout the day. The naps can occur during
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short-term memory loss. Guarana: An herbal stimulant popular in Brazil. The reason guarana is so stimulating is that it contains two to three times the caffeine of coffee. Carnitine: A compound generally found in animal foods that’s theorized to enhance fat burning and improve endurance performance. Mechanism: Energy drinks cause many things that include: Insomnia and alertness: Most energy drinks contain caffeine and herbal stimulants that stimulate the central nervous system‚
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Everyone has seen the ads‚ “lose ten pounds in ten days” or “miracle in a bottle.” What those ads forget to mention are the dangers associated with these “miracle” pills. Although many diet pills promise a quick fix to weight problems‚ the dangers linked to them are astonishing. The risks are higher than other drugs partly because the FDA does not regulate these supplements. have researched many these ‘miracle’ pills over the last two years due to my interest in medicine and health issues. The
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loco motor hyperactivity in ADHD‚ a study was given to boys with ADHD that showed they’re more active than normal children their age even during sleep‚ which indicates that loco motor hyperactivity is a primary symptom. Dopamine treatment through stimulant drugs proved to extraordinarily effective for short-term treatment of ADHD‚ confirmed by a random placebo controlled test given to adults. Current research indicates the frontal lobe‚ basal ganglia‚ caudate nucleus‚ cerebellum‚ as well as other areas
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A first step for young people to not have these cardiac arrhythmias in the future is to reduce consumption of stimulants such as chocolate‚ coffee‚ cola and other energy drinks. A second step would be for young people to have a healthy lifestyle: to eat as many fruits‚ vegetables‚ dairy‚ foods high in fiber such as cereals and to make sport. And thirdly should not fret and have a life as quiet possible. In case you already have these arrhythmias‚ you should consult your family doctor or cardiologist
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