The amygdala is an almond-shaped structure located deep in the temporal lobe that is involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure. It also determines what memories are stored and where. Three studies were summarized. The first found that people with larger amygdalae had more complex social networks. The second conditioned mice to fear sounds by pairing them with unpleasant events and found different amygdala activation for learning versus expressing fear. The third study of a woman with amygdala damage found she lacked all fear responses. Damage to the amygdala can result in inability to read emotions and social blindness.
This presentation describes the function of the amygdala, a significant part of the brain that is necessary for memory and other behaviors that are key for survival. Enjoy!
This presentation describes the function of the amygdala, a significant part of the brain that is necessary for memory and other behaviors that are key for survival. Enjoy!
Anatomical localisation of function is a fundamental principle in the neurosciences. This presentation highlights the basics neuroanatomy and correlate major brain structure with their functions.
Physiology of Neuromodulation and neuromodulators. Difference between neuromodulation and synapse. Recent advances in neuromodulation, clinical application of neuromodulation.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups. Participants in this workshop will get a general introduction to what emotional intelligence and EQ are quickly followed by hands-on work group exercises. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of themselves and practical exercise experience on dealing with emotions in the workplace.
Anatomical localisation of function is a fundamental principle in the neurosciences. This presentation highlights the basics neuroanatomy and correlate major brain structure with their functions.
Physiology of Neuromodulation and neuromodulators. Difference between neuromodulation and synapse. Recent advances in neuromodulation, clinical application of neuromodulation.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself, of others, and of groups. Participants in this workshop will get a general introduction to what emotional intelligence and EQ are quickly followed by hands-on work group exercises. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of themselves and practical exercise experience on dealing with emotions in the workplace.
The main premise of the Frank Capra classic movie, "It's a Wonderful Life," is that a desperate man wishes he was never born, and then sees what the world without him looked like. In this series, we will look at a far darker scenario... "what if Jesus had never been born?" Each week we will look at a way in which the world is so much brighter and better in light of the birth of God's Son in Bethlehem. This first week explores how without Jesus we would just exist - humanity would not have the value before God that it does without a Savior.
Have you ever made a dumb management decision? One that seemed like a good idea at the time, but after it fell flat you looked back and wondered, “What was I thinking?”
We all do this from time to time. But you may be surprised to learn that one cause of this particular human trait is rooted deep in our evolutionary past and in our brains. In fact, it has a lot to do with an evolutionary process we’re all familiar with – fight-or-flight.
Modern research has discovered that humans apply our fight-or-flight reflexes not only to predators, but to data itself – a finding that has serious consequences for today’s business leaders.
Any time you find yourself having a strong, instantaneous emotional reaction to an idea or a statement, pause and ask yourself:
• Why am I reacting so strongly to this issue?
• What is my underlying assumption or belief that is being challenged?
• Is this assumption or belief still true?
• What do I stand to lose by having my point of view challenged?
• Is it time for me to update my thinking?
We’re not going to change a million years of brain evolution overnight. But we can minimize the damage by becoming aware of when we’re in mental fight-or-flight, and then logically assessing our reaction. The more we practice pausing and evaluating our mental fight-or-flight responses, the more distance we can put between now and our most recent “What was I thinking?” decision.
The brain's executive function wiring in the prefrontal cortex requires disciplined, intentional activities performed on a regular basis. In order to perform disciplined, intentional activities on a regular basis, we need robust wiring in the executive function areas of the prefrontal cortex. What to do?
Hippocampus & Recognition Memory by Raghav MattayRaghav Mattay
UPenn study rejects hypothesis that the hippocampus exclusively supports the recollection component of recognition memory and, instead, indicates that this structure is functionally relevant to both processes thought to support recognition.
An “amygdala hijack” is a chemical response in humans to the unexpected and unknown which can translate into havoc when it plays out in organizations. This human response to fear is often what causes paralysis in organizations, translating into missed opportunities in mild cases, missed deadlines in some serious cases, and total collapse in the worst case scenarios.
This webcast explores the conundrum of plans gone wrong, and addresses a new way to approach, face and even attack risks to your organization.
To view the webcast: http://kepner-tregoe.com/knowledge-center/webcasts/fight-or-flight-face-the-fears-of-organizational-risk/
Adalescent Brains Are Different Researchers continue to find evidence.pdfyrajjoshi
Adalescent Brains Are Different Researchers continue to find evidence that brains of adolescents
behave quite differently than either brains of adults or brains of children. In particular,
adolescents seem to hold on more strongly to fear associations than either children or adults,
suggesting that. frightening connections made during the teen years are particularly hard to
unlearn. In one study, 1 participants first learned to associate fear with a particular sound. In the
second part of the study, participants heard the sound without the fear-causing mechanism, and
their ability to "unlearn" the connection was measured. A physiological measure of fear was
used, and larger numbers indicate less fear. We are estimating the difference in mean response
between adults and teenagers (mean response for adults - mean response for teenagers). The
mean response for adults in the study was 0.225 and the mean response for teenagersin the study
was 0.059. We are told that the standard error of the estimate is 0.091 . Let group 1 be adults and
group 2 be teenagers. 1Sanders L, "Adolescent brains open to change," Science News, October
31, 2015. (a) Give notation for the quantity that is being estimated. (B) Give matation for the
quantity that gives the best estimate. (c) Give the value for the quantity that gives the best
estimate. Enter the exact answer..
i was interested in Autism and this semester i find a good opportunity to make a presentation about autism because we are studying a subject called Psychology of Handicap.
I hope you find this presentation useful.
Yahya Fehdi , Psychology major.
There is complete study about the brain, you can learn easily all about the brain in Biology. If you want to be a acknowledged of Biology (Anatomy, Physiology & Morphology) of brain, then read this.
Discussion Question Comparison of Theories on Anxiety Disord.docxTatianaMajor22
Discussion Question:
Comparison of Theories on Anxiety Disorders
There are numerous theories that attempt to explain the development and manifestation of psychological disorders. Some researchers hold that certain disorders result from learned behaviors (behavioral theory), while other researchers believe that there is a genetic or biological basis to psychological disorders (medical model), while still others hold that psychological disorders stem from unresolved unconscious conflict (psychoanalytic theory). How would each of these theoretical viewpoints explain anxiety disorders? Does one explain the development and manifestation of anxiety disorders better than the others?
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, specific phobias, and social anxiety disorder feature a heightened autonomic nervous system response that is above and beyond what would be considered normal when faced with the object or situation that the person reacts to. For example, a person with a specific phobia of spiders (called arachnophobia) experiences a heightened autonomic response when confronted with a spider (or even an image of a spider). This anxiety response must result in significant distress or impairment. In general, anxiety disorders have been linked to underactive gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, resulting in overexcitability of the amygdala and the anterior cingulate cortex. Additionally, genetic research shows that anxiety disorders demonstrate a clear pattern of genetic predisposition
Charles Darwin's Perspective
We talked about Charles Darwin when discussing evolution and natural selection. Darwin was also very interested in emotions. One of his books published in 1872,The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals, was devoted to this topic.
Darwin believed that emotions play an important role in the survival of the species and result from evolutionary processes in the same way as other behaviors and psychological functions. Darwin's writing on this topic also prompted psychologists to study animal behavior as a way to better understand human behavior.
James–Lange Theory of Emotions
Modern theories of emotion can be traced to William James and Carl Lange (Pinel, 2011). William James was a renowned Harvard psychologist who is sometimes called the father of American psychology. Carl Lange was a Danish physician. James and Lange formulated the same theory of emotions independently at about the same time (1884). As a result, it is called the James–Lange theory of emotions. This theory reversed the commonsensical notion that emotions are automatic responses to events around us. Instead, it proposes that emotions are the brain's interpretation of physiological responses to emotionally provocative stimuli.
Cannon–Bard Theory of Emotions
In 1915, Harvard physiologist Walt.
In this assignment, I have done research on Alzheimer's Disease because in the Labs in week 3 I was very interested in it and wanted to look into it further.
Thank you very much for viewing my presentation.
Instincts are goal-directed and innate patterns of behavior that are not the result of learning or experience. For example,
In humans
The rooting reflex as is the suckling reflex (a reflex in which babies begin sucking when a finger or nipple places pressure on the roof of their mouth,)
The Moro reflex (a startle reaction seen in babies less than 6 months of age) and
The Babkin reflex (a reflex in which babies open their mouths and flex their arms in response to rubbing the palms of their hands.)
Birds have an innate need to build a nest or migrate during the winter.
In animals example may be
A dog shaking after it gets wet,
A sea turtle seeking out the ocean after hatching
All of these behaviors occur naturally and automatically. They do not need to be learned in order to be displayed.
3. Study #1: Amygdala and Social Life Psychologist Lisa Feldman Barrett of Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, wondered whether a larger amygdala size allows some humans to build a richer social world. They measured the amygdala volume in 58 healthy adults using brain images gathered during magnetic resonance imaging sessions. The researchers asked the volunteers how many people they kept in regular contact with, and how many groups those individuals belonged to. They found that participants who had bigger and more complex social networks had larger amygdala volumes.
4. Study #2: New Neuronal Circuits Which Control Fear Have Been Identified (Nov. 11, 2010) Fear is an adaptive response, important to the survival of many species. Fear may be innate (a natural reaction) but can also be conditioned. This can be done by “teaching” an animal that a particular stimulus (in this case, an auditory one) is “always” directly followed by an unpleasant event.
5. Procedure and Findings of this study: In this study, laboratory mice were first subjected to a simple learning task (a maze) and the activation of their amygdala was recorded. Then, the mice were subjected to an audible stimulus right before the arrival of an unpleasant event, and the activation of their amygdala was recorded again. After both tasks were completed, the presentation of the audible stimulus evoked a set of behavioral expressions of fear. The most common expression of fear was the freezing of the animals body (it stopped moving and awaited the unpleasant event.) With this study, the researchers have shown that the medial and central nuclei of the central amygdala were differently involved in either learning or behavioral expressions of fear responses.
6. Study #3: AmygdalaDamage Can Eliminate All Fear, Study Suggests A 44-year-old mother referred to “SM” in this study knows no fear.Doctors say it's all because a disease that damaged her amygdala. SM is unusual because she has focal bilateral amygdala lesions, and as the authors of the study point out, SM's behavior "repeatedly demonstrated an absence of fear. A study of her fearlessness was published in "Current Biology" by Justin Feinstein of the University of Iowa.
7. She scores normally on tests of intelligence, memory and language, and she experiences emotions other than fear. But because of her lack of fear, she has been studied for more than 20 years. In an experiment published in 1995, she was blasted with a loud horn every time she saw a blue-colored square appear on a screen. Despite the repeated horn, she never developed the fear an ordinary person would feel when seeing the blue square. SM's behavior lead the authors of this study to conclude that the amygdala plays an important role in the fear response. And as fear is an important aspect of our social interactions, this study implies that the amygdala plays a role in shaping our social behavior.
9. The amygdala is related to a wide range of disorders, including borderline personality disorder, depression and autism. A damaged amygdala results in the inability to read emotions in others and a type of "social blindness".
10. Klüver-Bucy syndrome It is a behavioral disorder that occurs when both the right and left medial temporal lobes of the brain don’t function. The amygdala has been a particularly implicated brain region in the causes of this syndrome. Symptoms: lower fear responses or reacting with unusually low aggression Dietary changes and eating of inappropriate objects Hyper sexuality inability to recognize familiar objects or people