Posts Categorized: Brain Structure and Function

Psychology Update — What It’s Like Living With Aphasia, Bruce Willis’s Condition

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TITLE What It’s Like Living With Aphasia, Bruce Willis’s Condition  (This includes the lates link to a discussion of frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.)   DESCRIPTION As you may have already heard and/or read, Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with the condition known as aphasia.  What is aphasia? “Symptoms vary, but generally, aphasia affects people’s ability to speak… Read more »

Psychology Update — Why Dreaming (Rem Sleep) May Be Important for Your Health

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  (This update is a much requested article.) TITLE Why Dreaming (Rem Sleep) May Be Important for Your Health   DESCRIPTION What a great article that describes how and why we sleep and the functions of dreaming.  The article specifically has a focus on problems arising from not getting enough “regular sleep” and REM sleep… Read more »

Psychology Websites & Apps of the Week — Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury

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PSYCHOLOGY APPs OF THE WEEK TITLE Life-Changing Apps for People with Brain Injury     URL       https://www.brainline.org/article/life-changing-apps-people-brain-injury   DESCRIPTION From the website: “Some of these apps have proven to be especially helpful for people with brain injury. The phone can be used to remind you of an upcoming appointment or to take… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO HEAD TRAUMA DUE TO SPORTS INJURIES

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FOR THIS WEEK’S PSYCHOLOGY UPDATE WE WILL APPLY PSYCHOLOGY TO SERIOUS HOCKEY, FOOTBALL, & SPORTS INJURIES.  THE ARTICLES, WEBSITES, AND APPs, WILL HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND INJURIES TO THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM AND TREATMENT.  ALSO, CONSIDER WHETHER THESE AREAS COULD BE CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE CAREER PATHWAYS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.    ARTICLE #1  … Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST OF THE WEEK — Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD

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  TITLE Speaking of Psychology: ADHD among children and adults, with Margaret Sibley, PhD   URL       https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/children-adults-adhd   SOURCE American Psychological Association (APA) STREAMING AUDIO ON THE WEBSITE DESCRIPTION (from the website) “Speaking of Psychology is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being… Read more »

PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK — National Sleep Foundation

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PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK   TITLE National Sleep Foundation   URL      https://www.thensf.org   DESCRIPTION   (From the website) Who We Are “National Sleep Foundation is an independent nonprofit, dedicated to improving overall health and well-being by advancing sleep health” What We Do “As the leading authority in sleep health, our promise to… Read more »

Psychology App of the Week — Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock

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PSYCHOLOGY APP OF THE WEEK   Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock   CHOOSE THEN CLICK ON YOUR PLATFORM:      iOS      or     ANDROID   DESCRIPTION From the Google Play and  iTunes Store Waking up made easy. An intelligent alarm clock that analyzes your sleep and wakes you in the lightest sleep phase – the natural way to wake… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 Articles on States of Consciousness:  Sleep, Nightmares, Dreams, & Hypnosis

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3 Articles on States of Consciousness:  Sleep, Nightmares, Dreams, & Hypnosis ARTICLE #1 TITLE How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep – Well Guides   DESCRIPTION Want to know about how to really “get a better night’s sleep”? This is the most comprehensive article that focuses on the issue.  “Most people know they need to… Read more »

Psychology Update — Systematic Observation Studies of Animal Behavior

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THE FULL UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHOLOGY INCLUDES THE STUDY OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR THROUGH SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION.  THIS WEEK’S UPDATE EXAMINES 3 ARTICLES ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR.  CONSIDER HOW THESE ARTICLES CAN BE APPLIED TO THE WORLD AROUND YOU, AND MAY OFFER A PATHWAY TO A  CAREER IN THE FIELD FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANIMALS.  ALSO, THE… Read more »

Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND CTE IN PLAYERS

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  (This is a reposting due to requests following the end of the SuperBowl and Football season) 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO THE NFL AND C.T.E. IN PLAYERS These articles can be used in conjunction with both the scientific method and the chapters on brain and nervous system function.  These articles may be useful for motivating… Read more »