Neuropsychology

The cerebral cortex is defined by Kalat (2014) as being the most prominent part of the forebrain, consisting of multiple layers of cells that are located on the exterior of the cerebral hemisphere. These layers of cells consist of either white matter or gray matter, as well as the axons that transfer information with neurons, either through the corpus callosum or the anterior commissure, and connect both the right and left hemispheres of the brain (Kalat, 2013). The cerebral cortex contains six…

Southern New Hampshire University Sarah Brannon PSYSCH 211 Article Review November 9, 2017 Citation of Literature Linebarger, D. L. (2015). Contextualizing video game play: The moderating effects of cumulative risk and parenting styles on the relations among video game exposure and problem behaviors. Psychology Of Popular Media Culture, 4(4), 375-396. doi:10.1037/ppm0000069 Authors Claims In this article the author thought that childhood behavior problems were not linked to the exposure of…

ability to plan, to organize, to troubleshoot, to reason” (Carroll et al. 145). 5. Dr. Paul Broca “Broca 's area” was a naturally inquisitive scientists whose “research on Leborgne’s and Lelong’s brains had provided the foundations for modern neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience since it gave credibility to the theory of localization of brain function” (Carroll et al. 145). HM series of epilepsy allowed doctors to figure out the hippocampus and injury to the hippocampus can affect the…

the job, obedient and willing to be trained. German Shepherd dogs are frequently selected for police dog training – there is a possibility that this stems from their ability and willingness to work and were originally used for sheep herding. Neuropsychology…

little confusing. If I got the chance to research this topic again, I would want to learn more about the brain neurons. Also, I would want to learn more about the sensory receptors throughout the human body. I feel if I had a better background in neuropsychology, I would have had a better understanding of the articles and would have had an easier time writing this essay. My question was answered and I now have a better idea of how the brain works, why the brain is so important and all the…

According to recent findings, 1 in 5 Adults have a mental health condition. That's over 40 million Americans; more than the populations of New York and Florida combined (Mental Health America). A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner makes medical and psychiatric diagnoses, conducts physical and mental health assessments, designs treatment plans, prescribes medications, provides counseling and therapy, and takes on many other tasks to promote psychological health and well-being. Neuropsychological…

Prenatal Substance Abuse: How it Affects a Child’s Brain in Utero Zubaida Abubaker Sheridan College Prenatal Substance Abuse: How it Affects a Child’s Brain in Utero A growing baby inside a mother’s womb gets the nourishment from his mother directly. So what if that mother is addicted to harmful substances? Do these substances have any effect on the development of the brain structure of a baby inside the uterus? Recreational drugs like alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana are some…

be asked to assess a job candidate, design training for employees or create satisfaction surveys, among other things. Many psychologists now function as the head of human resources in major corporations, including Sara Lee and Land O'Lakes. Neuropsychology is another field that is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, as more than 2 million Americans suffer a brain injury every year. The neuropsychologist evaluates brain injury victims to help in creating a treatment plan. The…

behavior and the machinery that makes behavior possible such as the brain, muscles, glands, and other organs. The course will introduce the students to the five divisions of Biopsychology, namely: Physiological Psychology, Psychophysiology, Neuropsychology, Comparative Psychology, and Psychopharmacology; and the different research methodologies used in each field of study. Biological Psychology-laboratory (LBYPSYB) 2 units Prerequisite : Zoology 1-lecture, Zoology 1-laboratory…

The daily life of an incarcerated individual is spent wasting away the hours, searching for a glimpse of hope in their personal lives. The media, especially in the film industry, has portrayed what can be defined as a “utopian” life, as life outside of prison, a complete opposite of the dystopian characteristics of being incarcerated. The search for a “utopian” lifestyle is “analogous to a quest for grace which is both existential and relational” (Klonowska). To an average person, an…