The
current neuroimaging technology seem awesome reason being it shows the
function, the anatomy, function, and the interconnections. The brain is a very
interesting place because we can save any piece of info in there and our memory
is an infinite amount of space. Social cognitive neuroscientists use this
technology to see what the process is in emotion, pain, self-regulation,
self-perception, and perception of others.
Monday, April 11, 2016
The Role of Psychology in Assistive Technology
http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2008/01/assistive.aspx
Assistive technology is equipment that increases the
functions or capabilities for people with disabilities. This is cool because it
ranges from wheelchairs to text-to-speech systems to reminders for everyday
things. Another thing it is used for is cognition which meets the needs of people
with cognitive disabilities.
How Psychology Is Adapting To The World Of Tech
http://techcrunch.com/2015/12/28/how-psychology-is-adapting-to-the-world-of-tech/
It
is amazing to me how much technology has molded together with psychology.
Virtual therapy is more accessible and convenience since people are always
online. Then this shows how much psychology advanced its development of
effective treatment and supports access to mental health care.
Technology: Myth of Multitasking
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/201103/technology-myth-multitasking
People always think they can multitask everything
but in reality it is not possible. Your brain when trying to balance a lot and
go to another activity, it is handling too much. There is a lag in time your
brain takes to focus on that activity.
Heads Up: They Still Perform Lobotomies
http://modernnotion.com/history-of-lobotomy/
Lobotomies
are rarely used in the US because they are negatively known for cutting a piece
of the brain out. I find that this technique used to treat schizophrenia and
other mental illnesses leave people helpless. They can no longer live independently
and are in a vegetative state.
Brain changes seen in veterans with PTSD after mindfulness training
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160401073703.htm
The new method of mindfulness training is showing
promise to veterans who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This is intriguing
because this new technique helps enhance the ability to manage the thoughts if
they come up and not get stuck. This will help a lot of veterans cope with what
happened in the war and slowly assimilate back into their old life.
Rhythm of oscillations in cerebral cortex, key to understanding Down syndrome
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160405114630.htm
The thing that stood out to me in this was the fact
of alterations in the neuronal circuit that impact the cerebral cortex
physiology could be the cause of Down Syndrome. A gene linked with this
disorder associates with altered oscillations in the cerebral cortex. This
cortex is responsible for reasoning, language, and social behavior.
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