Essays about: "dorsal anterior cingulate cortex"
Found 5 essays containing the words dorsal anterior cingulate cortex.
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1. The Neural Effects Of Mindfulness Interventions On Depression : A Systematic Review
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : 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
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2. Gray matter alterations in individuals with PTSD compared to controls : A systematic review
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : This systematic review aims to investigate the alterations in gray matter volume (GMV) observed in the brains of individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through the Clinical Administered PTSD scale (CAPS) using Voxel-Based Morphometry (VBM) as a method. PTSD is diagnosed when an individual meets all the criteria for PTSD as defined by the DSM, which includes having experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, experiencing intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks or nightmares, avoiding triggers related to the trauma, experiencing negative changes in mood and cognition, and experiencing changes in arousal and reactivity. READ MORE
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3. Cognitive Dissonance in the Brain: A Systematic Review
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Cognitive dissonance is the uncomfortable psychological feeling that arises when something is perceived as contradictory. In 1957, Leon Festinger first developed the theory of cognitive dissonance, which has since continued to be of interest for, among other things, decision-making, moral reasoning, motivation, politics, and science. READ MORE
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4. Feeling Close to Someone : The Neural Correlates of Social Connection
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : During the course of human evolution, being a member of a group has been more beneficial for survival than being alone. Food gathering, protection from predators, cooperation, and care for offspring are distributed among group members, increasing the likelihood for survival. READ MORE
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5. Neural correlates of emotional processing in idiopathic environmental intolerance : an fmri study
University essay from Institutionen för psykologiAbstract : Idiopathic environmental intolerance (IEI) is still medically unexplained. Conditioning and sensitization have been proposed to contribute to the symptoms. No study to date has used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study brain activation in IEI. READ MORE
