Anterior cingulate cortex

OCD is a brain disorder that may be caused by incorrect information processing. The three areas in the brain that are looked at are the Orbitofrontal cortex ,which is located in the prefrontal cortex above the eye, the caudate nucleus located near the basal ganglia, and the anterior cingulate cortex located in the front of the corpus callosum. Kring et al., (2014 ) states, the activity in these three places increase when people with OCD are shown objects that provoke symptoms

The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of hypnosis is usually a magician convincing a person to act like a chicken, however, hypnosis is actually an approach that doctors can use to treat pain, depression, anxiety, phobias, and more. Hypnosis is a state in which a person appears to be under a trance and is extremely concentrated (Brandt). It is not a new concept. In fact, hypnosis has been used by the ancient Egyptians over 2,000 years ago (healing power). In the 1770s, the Austrian physician

In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman depicts the two very different but harmonious thinking systems of our brains. They are conveniently labeled System 1 and System 2. System 1 is responsible for quick and instinctive thinking and decisions whereas system 2 is much more methodological and slow. An important aspect of both is attention – while one system hardly uses any (consciously), the other monopolizes it. I believe attention is an important feature of thinking, and psychology in general

Implications of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Learning and Memory Elsa Mahle The Lawrenceville SchoolImplications of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Learning and Memory Obsessive-compulsive disorder, as defined by Psychology Today, is “an anxiety disorder in which people have undated and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behavior that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).” OCD has implications on everyday life for people struggling with the disease

Mindfulness Meditation and The Reduction of Anxiety Mindfulness meditation is a form of meditation that has been prevalent for thousands of years, and is only becoming increasingly more popular. “Over the past decade, neuroscientists like myself have become increasingly interested in studying how meditation affects the brain and body. The number of studies conducted per year in this new field of contemplative science is rising exponentially, with more than 200 studies published last year alone,”

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and repetitive, ritualized behaviors patients feel compelled to perform. When people have OCD, they probably recognize their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors as irrational, but they are unable to resist them. The DSM-5 provides clinicians with official definitions of and criteria for diagnosing mental disorders and dysfunctions. Most people with OCD have both obsessions and compulsions

Media and Development: Video Games One of the most common forms of entertainment among children today is video games. Video games are not only an enjoyable and entertaining means of passing time, but they also can help children develop hand-eye-coordination. In fact, one study estimates that about 91% of children from the ages of 2-17 play video games (Coldeway, 2011). With the increasing use of this form of entertainment, psychologists and parents alike question whether this form of media is actually

Introduction Definition of LAC: According to the Child Act 1989, looked after children refer to children who are under 18, who do not live with parents or family and are being looked after by a social worker authorized by the local authority (Redbridge, 2015). They become looked after under a court order or a voluntary argument. There are 69540 looked after children in England as at the year ending 31 March 2015. 55% of the LAC (38530) are boys and 45% of the LAC (31010) are girls. Reasons

When it comes to the topic of how video games can affect us mentally, a bit of controversy is always found. Results range from positive to negative, but with no clear sign as to whether or not they can be beneficial or damaging to one's mental state. If you take a step back and look at the bigger picture, you may notice that it is not truly a proposition of either-or, video games can produce both a negative and positive effect on the human brain but to what extent? The reason why so much negativity

I was inspired to write this book to help those who are going through some of the painful experiences that I have been through. I want to share with my readers all that I have learned about break ups, heartbreak and how to navigate through it to a better and brighter future. There was a time in my life when I didn’t think I would be able to go on for one more day in the condition I found myself in. Through a lot of hard work and divine intervention I am here today to share with you how some of