Seminar Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Matthew C Kiernan‚ Steve Vucic‚ Benjamin C Cheah‚ Martin R Turner‚ Andrew Eisen‚ Orla Hardiman‚ James R Burrell‚ Margaret C Zoing Lancet 2011; 377: 942–55 Published Online February 7‚ 2011 DOI:10.1016/S01406736(10)61156-7 Neuroscience Research Australia and Prince of Wales Clinical School‚ University of New South Wales‚ Sydney‚ Australia (Prof M C Kiernan DSc‚ B C Cheah MBiostat‚ J Burrell MBBS‚ M C Zoing BNurs); Western Clinical School‚ University
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This is a socio scientific issue as there are many viewpoints and opinion surrounding this topic. PGD is only permitted if there is a 25% chance of inheritance of the serious condition or if there is a high chance of inheriting chromosome abnormalities which is associated to recurrent miscarriages or advanced maternal age. Approval is also permitted to produce a HLA (Human leukocyte antigen) “saviour sibling.” The genetic makeup of the embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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sociocultural. The origins of abnormal psychology can be known as coming from the Greek physician Hippocrates. He presented a theory that stated that human abnormality came from body fluids‚ which he thought was influenced by environmental factors. Hippocrates also believed that behavior and environment were both factors of abnormality in humans. There are many challenges to defining abnormal psychology because many factors can define it. For example gender‚ age‚ race and particular norms of certain
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approach to psychopathology The biological approach to psychopathology suggests that abnormal behaviour is caused or related to physical changes in the body. The biological approach suggest that the four following things cause physical disorders (abnormality) ; genes‚ biochemistry‚ neuroanatomy and viral infection. Psychologists have investigated the role in which gene’s play in abnormal behaviour. To do this the majority of psychologists use twins. It has been demonstrated that first-degree relative
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characterized by several brain abnormalities that are selective and only affect neurons in specific regions of the brain. This disease is characterized by a progressive decrease in neuronal activity and neuronal survival. Historically‚ researchers have used Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines to scan patients with Alzheimer’s disease and the unaffected old adults and then use supercomputers to create color-coded maps which revealed the brain abnormalities. The abnormalities evident showed a degenerative
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environment‚ these can be external or internal. Behaviourists have tended to focus their attention on the role of external events and behaviours as these are more observable and therefore make gaining results easier. This means that not all aspects of abnormality are considered‚ a weakness of the approach as it is selective in its research. To gain a full understanding of behaviour all features would have to be monitored‚ it is easy for patients to show demand characteristics when being observed especially
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Thesis abstracts / 75 Writing a structured abstract for the thesis James Hartley suggests how to improve thesis abstracts (From Psychology Teaching Review‚ 2010‚ 16‚ 1‚ 98-100) Two books on writing abstracts have recently come to my attention. One‚ Creating Effective Conference Abstracts and Posters in Biomedicine: 500 tips for Success (Fraser‚ Fuller and Hutber‚ 2009) is a compendium of clear advice – a must book to have in your hand as you prepare a conference abstract or a poster
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why people are fascinated by the exceptional‚ the unusual‚ and the abnormal. 2. Are there any countries free of psychological disorders? I. Perspectives on Psychological Disorders A. Defining Psychological Disorders 3. Identify the criteria for judging whether behavior is psychologically disordered. 4. Explain the controversy over the diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Present both sides of the argument. Make sure you read the “Thinking Critically About” on
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narcissist personality disorder‚ histrionic personality disorder‚ borderline personality disorder‚ paranoid personality disorder and “normal” antisocial behavior. There are many theories as to what causes ASPD. Some say that it is because of abnormalities while the nervous system is developing. This can cause learning disorders‚ hyperactivity and persistent bedwetting. It is also shown through studies that if mothers smoked during pregnancy‚ their children had a higher risk of developing antisocial
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following disorders are disorders first seen in childhood: Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Autism and Asperger’s Disorder Mental Retardation CHILDHOOD DISORDER: ADHd (attention deficit hyperactivity disoder) ADHD: symptoms and criteria ADHD is a developmental disorder and usually starts during infancy Central features: inattention‚ hyperactivity‚ and impulsivity Tend to be forgetful. Frequently misplace items Tend to make careless errors Associated with/leads to behavioral
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