Essays about: "amygdala activation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words amygdala activation.

  1. 1. The Neural Correlates of Sensory Processing Sensitivity : a Systematic Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Carolina Rundcrantz Zubcevic; [2023]
    Keywords : sensory processing sensitivity; highly sensitive person; personality trait; fMRI;

    Abstract : Sensory processing sensitivity is an innate temperament trait characterized by deeper cognitive processing of stimuli, increased empathy and emotionality, ease of overstimulation, and heightened awareness of subtileties in the environment. This systematic review aims to review the literature that has investigated the neural correlates of sensory processing sensitivity. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on amygdala activation in patients with panic disorder

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Anton Kvarnström; [2023]
    Keywords : Panic disorder; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; amygdala; amygdala activation; serotonin;

    Abstract : Panic disorder (PD) is a debilitating anxiety disorder that often reduces the quality of life and some of its symptoms are physical distress and fear. PD is often comorbid with other anxiety disorders and depressive disorders and also cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses. READ MORE

  4. 3. Social anxiety disorder : Amygdala activation and connectivity

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Amanda Fällmark; [2021]
    Keywords : Amygdala; fMRI; neural connectivity; social anxiety disorder; SAD;

    Abstract : Social anxiety disorder (SAD) interferes with everyday life. It can, for instance, hinder careers, relationships, and leisure time. It is a common anxiety disorder that was neglected for decades. SAD individuals crave and fear social interactions simultaneously, leading to isolation in our highly social world. READ MORE

  5. 4. Central neural correlates of generalized anxiety disorder : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Alexandra Rundström; [2021]
    Keywords : Generalized anxiety disorder; prefrontal cortex; anterior cingulate cortex; amygdala; worry;

    Abstract : Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a prevalent anxiety disorder that is characterized by persistent excessive worrying that is often difficult to control. The pathology of GAD has been associated with abnormal neural activity and functional connectivity. READ MORE

  6. 5. The effects of early-life stress on the human brain : A literature review with main focus on the hippocampus, corpus callosum, prefrontal cortex and amygdala

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Inez Wojtasik; [2020]
    Keywords : Early-life stress; childhood maltreatment; brain development; hippocampus; limbic system; corpus callosum; cognitive deficits; prefrontal cortex; amygdala;

    Abstract : Early-life stress, consisting of several stressors appears to be associated with several impacts on the brain. The impacts of stress seem to be more vulnerable to the developing brain as it undergoes important changes during childhood. READ MORE