Essays about: "cortex"

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1. 1. Inhibitory control in adults with ADHD

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Zoey Gard; [2023]
   Keywords : ADHD; inhibition; fmri; inhibitory control;

   Abstract : Inhibitory control refers to a person’s ability to control responses and impulses. Deficits in inhibitory control have been found in the neurodevelopmental disorder of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though this has mainly been studied in children. READ MORE

3. 2. The Neural Effects Of Mindfulness Interventions On Depression : A Systematic Review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Sofia Eriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : mindfulness-interventions; depression; functional magnetic resonance imaging; electroencephalography;

   Abstract : Depression has increased among adolescents and adults over the last decade. Effective treatments and techniques to improve personal well being and disorders like depression are much needed. READ MORE

4. 3. Neural correlates of emotion recognition in psychopaths : A systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Jenna Norlin; Rendek Saadula; [2023]
   Keywords : Psychopathy; emotion recognition; brain; psychopathy checklist-revised; emotion processing;

   Abstract : Science has recently begun showing interest in the different mechanisms of the psychopathic brain, and current scientific research points to deficits in the structural and functional brain regions of psychopaths. Psychopathy is a disorder distinguished by its persistent antisocial behavior, emotional callousness, grandiose self-estimation, and lack of empathy. READ MORE

5. 4. Resting-state Functional Connectivity in Anhedonia: Exploring the Effects of Pramipexole

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

   Author : Frida Smids; [2023]
   Keywords : Anhedonia; Depression; Reward; Pramipexole; Resting-state; Functional Connectivity; Nucleus Accumbens; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Pramipexole is a medication that normalises dopamine signalling in the brain. Previous studies have suggested that pramipexole is an effective treatment option for depression and anhedonia because it targets the dopaminergic pathways within the brain’s reward network. READ MORE

6. 5. Traumatic brain injury and its impact on working memory : A systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Li Hallgren; Naema Adani Mohammed; [2023]
   Keywords : Traumatic brain injury; working memory; prefrontal cortex; functional magnetic resonance imaging; transcranial direct current stimulation;

   Abstract : The purpose of this systematic review is to provide insight into the impact traumatic brain injury (TBI) has on the executive function known as the working memory. TBI is a damage to the brain that occurs when the brain is critically injured to the degree that it impacts several brain regions and functions such as the hippocampus, its surrounding areas, the prefrontal cortex, and the performance of the working memory ability. READ MORE