Amygdala
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Amygdala : the Emotional LobeBasic human emotions such as hunger, fear, anger, or sexual attraction come from the amygdala.
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The Amygdala and How it Affects EmotionsThe Amygdala is an almond sized area in the brain that creates the fear and defense mechanisms of your behavior. Find out how you can change it. -
Overgrown Amygdala May Cause Autism SymptomsAutism research constantly makes news, given its widening footprint in our world. A new study suggests an over-sized amygdala may impact one of the major symptoms of the disease, decreased joint attention.
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The Fear Study: What Happens when the Amygdala is Damaged?What emotions take hold when fear is taken out of the picture? Explore the interesting case study of a 44 year old woman. -
The Philosophies and Nature of Positive Thinking: Agathism and the Amygdala in the BrainEverything's good, everything's great--and the realities of the world may tell you that directly rather than having to convince yourself of such a thing... -
Gray Matters | the Fear FascinationA study about a woman with a damaged amygdala reveals the nature of fear -- and why it is important to have -
How the Brain Brings Bad DecisionsThose with problem-solving and social limitations may have a smaller region in the brain called amygdala that impacts their abilities. Scientists have discovered this correlation as a way to understand and intervene in teaching social skills.
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The Biopsychology of FearThe following essay describes the biology behind the emotional response known as fear. The important roles of the amygdala and the hippocampus are discussed, as well as, several mental disorders associated with fear and axiety.
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The Human Brain vs. The Computer Chipa longish association at her fathers bedside during a terminal illness , makes her realise how smart our body is. And how limited, the computer is, with all the hype that goes on. Brain vs computers. And we win, ALL the time ! -
Can Social Network Sites Increase the Size of Your Brain?Some research suggests that the larger and more complex your social network is, the larger your amygdala becomes. The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure that lies deep with the brain.
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Anger Management Will Help You Learn to Control Your AngerUncontrolled anger is destructive, and dangerous. Understanding how you react when angry can help you decide to learn to control your anger with anger management. -
Big Brains Equal More Friends?How big is your Amygdala? The bigger it is the wider your social network of friends. News out of the Boston community confirms it. -
Children with Autism Express Fear NormallyWhile children with autism generally experience difficult with verbal expression, they are found to express fear in the similar matter as children without autism
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How Your Brain Keeps You Out of Harm's Way Every Single DaySeeing the enlarged whites of fearful eyes is enough to activate a fear structure in the brain called the amygdala. Seeing that in someone else's eyes could just save you from an attack.
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Depression and Your BrainThis article examines the brain and how it affects depression. Sleep deprivation is also examined.
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The Human BrainThe human brain is a crucial component in an individual's development. The human brain is divided into five sections each section important in their own way.
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How Stress Affects Your Body and What You Can Do About ItWhile we have all felt stress at one time or another, and we intuitively understand what stress is, a clear definition of stress is more elusive. Stress can be thought of as a perception that the demands of the situation exceed our abilities to cope.
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Psychiatric Disorders, Diseases and DrugsSchizophrenia, emotional disorders, Anxiety and Tourettes syndrome are all classified as psychiatric disorders. There is a thin line between neuropsychological disorders and psychiatric disorders.
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Theories on the Causes of AutismThe causes of autism are complex in nature. Currently, there is no known single cause of autism. It is hypothesized that the cause of autism is linked to abnormalities in brain structure or brain structure.
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The Physiology of Stress and What You Can Do About ItWith increasing information and the demands of workers to provide real-time responses, it is no wonder that stress is on the rise.
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The Brain: Interesting Facts and MoreThe human brain is an organ that consists of five major structures, and each structure plays an important part in the functions of the human body.
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Naming Feelings Reduces Painful EmotionsDo you know why people say you should "be here now", or what "living in the present" really means - or why it's good for you? An interesting brain imaging experiment provides some clues.
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Schizophrenia as a Toxic EncephalopathySchizophrenia is caused by an unknown toxic facor or factors in the bodily fluids. To destroy this toxin might make a good treatment. Another approach would be to prevent it from being formed.
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Mental Health Awareness Week - What's the 5-HTT Gene Got to Do with Agoraphobia or Anxiety?What's the 5-HTT gene got to do with agoraphobia or anxiety? How limited are future career plans when you are trapped at home for many years with agoraphobia-the fear of panicking in unfamiliar spaces? -
Relaxing SmellsTwo interesting facts about smell and how our nose works. For starters, completion between our nostrils, then a relaxing scent that actually doesn't smell.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder 101Identify the myths and get the facts about autism spectrum disorder.
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SECRETIN THERAPY in ASDResearch has found a link between autism spectrum diseases and the functions of the gastrointestinal system and the brain. This link appears to be the hormone, secretin.
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Advances in World PsychiatryThis article presents a theory of psychiatry that explains the neuropathology data. A new treatment is proposed.
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Psychiatry: The Retarded Child of Medicine?Various psychiatric theories are discussed. Some are false and some are true. My own theory is presented.
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Basic Research on SchizophreniaBrilliant basic research has been done by Mesa of Cuba and by Stevens of the US. This research proves that schizophrenia is organic and provides important clues.
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A Complete Review of Social Intelligence by Daniel GolemanThis is a book review of Daniel Goleman's Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships. Continue reading to learn about this fascinating science behind human relationship.
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Treatment Options for Acute Stress DisorderIn light of the complex and multi-faceted nature of Acute Stress Disorder, diagnosis and treatment must take into account all aspects of a person.
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Panic Disorder - When Fear Grows Out of ControlPeople who suffer Panic Disorder are affected daily. They cannot merely rationalize the fear away.
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Near Death Experiences Phenomena: What is It, Who Does it Happen to and How Does it Affect Those Who Experienced ItCollege research paper: Near-Death Experiences Phenomena: What Is It, Who Does It Happen To and How Does It Affect Those Who Experienced It.
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Valid Theories of Mental DiseasesIt is concluded that both schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease are both errors in dopamine metabolism.
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Mental Illness and HomelessnessThe problem of homelessness is a crisis. This is in part due to substance abuse and in part due to other forms of mental illness. The problem of substance abuse is itself a crisis.
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Cuban Research on SchizophreniaCuban research supports my theory of amino acids flooding the cells. Dr Mesa has developed a biological test for schizophrenia.
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Understanding and Coping with the Emotional Effects of Complex Regional Pain SyndromeI will help you understand the area of the brain where emotions are processed and share some ways to cope with the emotional effects that come with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. -
New Ideas in PsychiatrySome of the new ideas are false. The neurodevelopmental theory is false. The virus theory is false. Valid theories are discussed.
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Symptoms and Treatment of Functional DysphoniaFunctional dysphonia is characterized by the presence of an abnormal voice in the absence of any structural or neurogenic pathology. Functional dysphonia, although not completely understood, is very treatable.
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