INTRODUCTION : Imipramine belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. It is generally used to treat symptoms of depression. However‚ it is also used to treat a completely unrelated condition in children‚ known as nocturnal enuresis (night-time bedwetting). TRADE NAMES : TofranilAntidepAntipresMicrodepPraminGENERIC NAME : Imipramine hydrochloride ACTION : Antidepressant AVAILABLE FORMS : Tablets (imipramine
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myelin) that improves the efficiency of message transfer. * Neurophysiological Methods * Electroencaphalogram (EEG): electrodes‚ usually embedded in a head cap‚ are attached to the scalp with conductive gel to record electrical brain-wave activity in the brain’s outer layers - the cerebral cortex. * Event-related potentials (ERPs): using EEG‚ the frequency and aplitude of brain waves in response to
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Critically evaluate the role of the prefrontal cortex in the predisposition of violent behaviour. The function and structure of the brain has long been implicated in the explanation of violent behaviour. From cases studies as early as 1848‚ in which head injuries resulted in changes of personality and behaviour. The prefrontal cortex was identified as a region of interest as specific head wounds to this area resulted in increased aggression and violence. The improvement of neuropsychological
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Chapter 1 1. Correct Psychology is the study of behavior andYour answer: mental processes. 2. Correct The processes involved in learning‚ memory‚ sensation‚ perception‚ and cognition are investigated by which type of psychologists?Your answer: experimental 3. Correct The scientific method isYour answer: an approach to gaining knowledge that relies on collecting data and hypothesis testing. 4. Correct Which of the following is NOT one of the enduring issues in psychology?Your answer: the
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Epilepsy Approximately 1.4 to 2.7 million people across the United States experience one of many seizure disorders. Epilepsy stems from the nervous system and is considered a disorder of the brain which is characterized by brief‚ intermittent disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain resulting in seizures. For the brain to function properly‚ a balance between excitation and inhibition must be present. Epilepsy can result from a birth defect‚ infection of the brain
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exploratory outcome‚ three measurements were used. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale assessed participants’ daily functioning‚ Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS) measured manic symptoms and estimated outcome of mania treatment‚ and electroencephalogram (EEG) recorded the electrical activity in the brain. According to the results‚ it is showed it valproate may
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GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY Global Developmental Delay (GDD) is the general term used to describe a condition that occurs during the developmental period of a child between birth and 18 years. It is usually defined by the child being diagnosed with having a lower intellectual functioning than what is perceived as ‘normal’. It is usually accompanied by having significant limitations in communication. It is said to affect about 1-3% of the population. Causes The most common
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Running head: The Truth about Zombies The Truth about Zombies Abstract In this paper we’re going to look beyond what Hollywood has itched in our minds what a zombie is. We will discover what a “zonbi” really is. We’ll look in the zonbi’s Haitian and Vodoun background‚ how exactly a zombie is created‚ and why. We will distinguish the differences between what is make believe and what is real as we look into two specific kind of zombies that really exixst in the world
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Reviews 17.2 (1992): 139-70. ScienceDirect. Web. 13 Mar. 2013. . 5. Sigmon‚ Stacey C.‚ et al. "Caffeine Withdrawal‚ Acute Effects‚ Tolerance‚ and Absence of Net Beneficial Effects of Chronic Administration: Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity‚ Quantitative EEG‚ and Subjective Effects." PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 204.4 (2009): 573-85. Web of Knowledge. Web. 13 Mar. 2013. . 6. Snith‚ A. "Effects of Caffeine on Human Behavior." FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY 40.9 (2002): 1243-55. Web of Knowledge. Web. 13 Mar. 2013.
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PROPOSAL ABOUT CMA PROGRAM 1. History of CMA and its founder (Master Tai Chiang Ching) • Established in Taiwan in 1984 (over 26 years) • Professional institution specializes in Dual Hand Abacus Mental Arithmetic Program for Overall Brain Development • Founder of CMA “Dual-Hand‚ Four-Finger” Abacus technique • The curriculum we have tested and proved for more than two decades • Awarded the world’s Best Mental Arithmetic Trainer in 1991 • Director of the Association
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