Outline and evaluate the role of neural mechanisms in controlling eating behaviour (24 marks) Today there is enormous interest in the psychological factors that can affects a person’s eating habits‚ but some of the clearest research findings have come from research into the brain (neural) mechanisms controlling eating behaviour. One important mechanism to consider is the role of homeostasis in all mammals. Homeostasis is how the body maintains a constant internal environment. Our diet is essential
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Cited: Anderson‚ A. (2007). Feeling emotional: The amygdala links emotional perception and experience. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience ‚ 2‚ 71-72. Austin‚ J. (1998). Zen and the Brain. Cambridge: MIT Press. Barrett‚ L. F.-M. (2007). The amygdala and the experience of affect. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience ‚ 2‚ 73-83. Creswell‚ J. D. (2007). Neural correlates of dispositional mindfulness
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BRAIN STRUCTURES‚ ETYMOLOGY and FUNCTIONS STRUCTURE |ETYMOLOGY|FUNCTION| Prefrontal Cortex (or Frontal Lobe) |Frontal-1650s‚ of the forehead; From Modern Latin frontalis‚ from front-‚ stem of frons "brow‚ forehead." Lobe-Early 15c.‚ "a lobe of the liver or lungs‚" from Middle French lobe and directly from Medieval Latin lobus‚ from Late Latin lobus "hull‚ husk‚ pod."|The gray matter of the anterior part of the frontal lobe that plays a role in the regulation of complex cognitive
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This steroid abuse may have affected Doug’s amygdala‚ the part of the limbic system that controls aggression and fear. Conversely‚ it may have affected Doug’s hypothalamus‚ which is also involved in aggression. In conclusion‚ all the characters seem to have some type of brain dysfunction. Lucy had damaged her hippocampus in the temporal lobe of her brain. Oola is affecting his neurotransmitters by the use of marijuana. Doug is affecting his amygdala through the abuse of steroids. This demonstrates
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References: Blair‚ H.T.‚ Sotres-Bayon‚ F.‚ Moita‚ M.A. & LeDoux‚ J.E. (2005). The lateral amygdala processes the value of conditioned and unconditioned aversive stimuli. Neuroscience. 133: 561-9. Buunk‚ B.P. & Ybema‚ J.F. (2003). Feeling bad‚ but satisfied: the effects of upward and downward comparison upon mood and marital satisfaction. British
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We ’ve learned from Goldstein ’s study and others that the amygdala is larger in males and the amygdala its actions have to do with emotional arousal and stress. In rats‚ the neurons of the males have more interconnections in males‚ thus‚ we would assume the same would be true in human males. Presumably these anatomical differences
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Associate Level Material Appendix C Brain Response of Behavior Part I Note: Parts II and III follow below‚ complete all three. Write a 350- to 700-word response to the following: Explain the communication process of neurons in the brain. List some common neurotransmitters and describe their effect on behavior. Neurons are electrically excitable cells found in the nervous system‚ which is mainly responsible in the transmission of information between the neurons and the cells
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What Causes Selective Mutism? By Susha Cheriyedath‚ MSc There are several risk factors for selective mutism‚ all of which play a key role in the development of the disorder. These factors include a family history of anxiety‚ speech issues‚ language problems‚ and a tendency to avoid unfamiliar settings. There is no evidence that abuse or neglect can cause selective mutism in children or adolescents. Genetic Factors Most children with the condition are genetically predisposed to anxiety disorder. They
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Adolescence Decision Making and Rick Taking Latasha Mitchell Professor: Ami Taharka PSY 412- Cognitive Psychology August 14‚ 2013 As a parent I always wanted to know what causes teenagers to take risk and make bad decisions. Turns out it has nothing to do with how smart they are and everything to do with their brains lack of ability to control impulses and the fact that their brains are not fully developed. In this paper I will touch on the brain of adolescence compared
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disorders and co- occurring anxiety symptoms: Implications for assessment and treatment. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing‚ 14(3)‚ 192-199. Schumann‚ C. M.‚ Bauman‚ M. D.‚ & Amaral‚ D. G. (2011). Abnormal structure or function of the amygdala is a common component of neurodevelopmental disorders. Neuropsychologia‚ 49(4)‚ 745-759. Silverman‚ W. K.‚ & Ollendick‚ T. H. (2005). Evidence-based assessment of anxiety and its disorders in children and adolescents. Journal of Clinical Child
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