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Brodmann Area 22, Derived from Gray’s Anatomy 20th Edition 1918 Lithograph Reproduction, Public Domain The brain is a complex structure and but can be organised according to several principles. One approach is to characterise the brain regions according to the microscopic properties of these regions. More specifically the neurons are organised differently between regions. [...]
In a study at Princeton, researchers surveyed 1,100 students and found that having a family history of psychiatry conditions had a significant correlation with a student’s choice of studies (Benjamin et al, 2012). The researchers found that a student of the humanities was twice as likely to report having a family member with a [...]
Definition: Self-report inventories are often used in personality tests and can be administered in a computer or pen-and-paper format. On a typical self-report inventory, test-takers are presented with a number of questions or statements and are then asked to select the response that best descri...
Here is what I am reading today: enhancing cognition “A program designed to boost cognition in older adults also increased their openness to new experiences, researchers report, demonstrating for the first time that a non-drug intervention in older adults can change a personality trait once thought to be fixed throughout the lifespan.” when it comes [...]
Getting an autism diagnosis could be more difficult in 2013 when a revised diagnostic definition goes into effect. The proposed changes may affect the proportion of individuals who qualify for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, as per preliminary data presented by Yale School of Medicine scientists at a meeting of the Icelandic Medical Association........ 
Home Education Psychology Psychology Search Psychology Basics Theories Experiments Share Free Psychology Newsletter Sign Up Discuss in my forum Action Potential Psychology Definition of the Week By Kendra Cherry About.com Guide January 20, 2012 My Bio Headlines Forum RSS : Definition An action potential occurs during the firing of a neuron . During this process , neural membrane opens and positively charged ions to rush inside the cell while negatively charged ions flow out . As a result , there is a rapid increase in the positive charge of the nerve fiber . When the charge reaches 40 mv , the impulse is propagated down the nerve fiber . This electrical impulse is carried down the nerve through a series of action potentials . Read more Learn More About Neurons What Is a Neuron The
Here is what I am reading today: repair your brain with microchips? “Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease patients may benefit from a controversial experiment that implanted microchips into lab rats. Scientists say the tests produced effective results in brain damage research. Rats showed motor function in formerly damaged gray matter after a neural microchip was implanted [...]
Here is what I am reading today: walking on ice – and how they do it! “Scientists at Tokyo’s Yamazaki Gakuen University wondered why dogs do not seem to feel the cold in their paws, even though the paws have less insulating fur than their trunks. The paws have pads containing a high fat content, [...]
A search of YouTube was undertaken to identify relevant material on Brodmann Area 21. The search term ‘Brodmann Area 21′ was used which returned 6 videos (without duplication). 3 of the videos were not relevant while 3 were in Spanish. There is a facility for translating videos on YouTube although none of them featured English [...]
Here is what i am reading today: gossip is good for you?? “Did you stop to watch, even briefly, the Kardashian circus when it was in town? Or pick up on the tweets from Warnie about where he was taking Liz for breakfast? Such celebrity gossip is much more than a fascination with the rich [...]
Today, we are at the annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology in St. Pete, Florida. We are having a wonderful time reacquainting with colleagues and presenting our new book! Tomorrow, I will be presenting two sessions on a favorite family subject: “Using Social Media in the classroom!” Fortunately, I have my own [...]
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