Neuropsychology

• Cognitive neuroscience is the study of how cognitive processes connect with brain activity and structure.
• One aim of cognitive neuroscience is to create a map of the brain.
• The amygdala is located deep within the temporal lobe.
• The amygdala plays a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.
• The amygdala has also been linked to aggression.
• Different aspects of memory are located in particular areas of the brain.
• Cognitive neuroscience helps to understand mental health problems, for example, low levels of serotonin linking to depression.
• A stroke is an interruption to the blood supply to the brain, which can be caused by bleeding or blocked blood vessels.
• In the event of a stroke, some parts of the brain can die and the outcome depends on which areas are damaged.
• Symptoms of a stroke include slurred speech, dragging muscles, and lessened function of them.
• Stroke can cause memory loss, confusion, and changes in personality.
• Stroke can lead to forgetfulness, carelessness, irritability, confusion, and anxiety or depression.
• Cognitive neuroscience is the study of how cognitive processes connect with brain activity and structure.
• One aim of cognitive neuroscience is to create a map of the brain.
• The amygdala is located deep within the temporal lobe.
• The amygdala plays a key role in processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.
• The amygdala has also been linked to aggression.
• Different aspects of memory are located in particular areas of the brain.
• Cognitive neuroscience helps to understand mental health problems, for example, low levels of serotonin linking to depression.