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of Patricia S. Churchland’s neurophilosophical argument that the brain/mind is our self, I will further argue that our various brain structures, functions, and the related body systems contribute to the important expressive aspects of the self, giving self its valued, unique identities. In her book, Touching a Nerve: The Self as Brain, Churchland uses a map analogy to introduce the brain’s relationship to the self. Although the brain creates a map that “constitutes a representation of certain…

History Parkinson disease was coined by James Parkinson, an English apothecary surgeon, political an activist, paleontologist and geologist in 1817. He described the disease as a shaking palsy that involves resting tremor, diminished muscles strength, paralysis, unusual posture and gait, and how it progresses overtime. Sixty years later, Jean Martin Charcot, a French neurologist and professor of anatomical pathology, also the founder of modern neurology. He clearly defined the disease as a slow…

Psoriasis on scalp (Scalp Psoriasis) is an inflammatory and persistent disease. The main causes of this disease are not yet identified but it is believed that it is slightly hereditary. The common reasons are lack of personal hygiene, repeated use of blow dryers and some fashion products. It takes several years to show up on the scalp. It is mostly seen in adults compared to children. It is seen in both sex but little more in women compared to men. Scalp psoriasis takes place in three phases.…

The brain is one of the most powerful tools the human body possesses. Memory is an everyday use; it can be triggered through senses or even by reading a book, but the brain can repress memories. The mind can push a memory to an area of inaccessible corner of the brain causing it to be unconscious, which can later be accessible. Having repressed memory victims has become a controversy in Georgia. The human brain relies on stored knowledge. What happens when the brain can’t recover that…

1) Repressed memories are memories that are so traumatic that a person is unable to remember that they even occurred. Some experts believe that they can use hypnosis or psychotherapy to recall these events called recovered memories. Research shows that some of these memories are accurate and while others are just plain false. Unfortunately, the assessment tools don't exist to decipher between the two. (pg. 221) 2) The Atkinson-Shiffrin model of memory is a three stage model that represent the…

teen brain drawn to take risks? How are teen brains different from adult brains? Well what I know is different is that a teens brain isn’t fully developed like an adult’s brain. We may not comprehend things as fast as adults would. There’s a surge of activity in the brain region called the ventral striatum when reality exceeds a person’s expectations. It is a proven fact that the adolescent brain is extra sensitive to reward signals when pay-off for a risk is higher than expected. Brain…

Abuse and loss can lead to childhood trauma depending on how influential they are as well as how well the individual copes with either. Throughout this paper, we will be researching the effects of loss and abuse as childhood trauma, on the body, brain, and health of a human being. LOSS What is childhood trauma? Childhood trauma is trauma experienced…

Neurons are one of the most important cells in living animals. There are billions of neurons throughout our bodies, especially the brain which is the control house of the body. Neurons are what help us see, hear, taste, and feel sensation. This is all do to a critical phenomenon known as action potential. Action potential is caused by a change in various ions, specifically sodium and potassium. When the neuron is in a resting state with -70mV, there is a great amount of potassium ions inside the…

Murakami depicts the Calcutec as a divorced working professional living in the city of Tokyo. Murakami portrays this world as urban, modern, and rational. The narration through the Calcutec ties to the mathematical and logical side of our brain, Murakami illustrates the conscious part of the mind through this part of the world. Furthermore, the narration of the “End of the World” is told through the perspective of new resident in an isolated town. Murakami portrays this world as gloomy, bleak…

The documentary movie is about Gustavo Dudamel, his Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra and effects of El Sistema in society. The movie generally overview of young musicians daily lives, personal histories and preparation for the performance of Beethoven festival. But more than that it discovered the classic music education can effect positive social change. Gustavo Dudamel prepared for concert with Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra in Caracas. The musicians came from different location, and lives. Most…