Neurological Processes

Term Paper # 119932

Psychology

A discussion of the biological foundations of various brain processes.

1,064 words () | 6 sources | APA | 2010 | United States

Published on: May 30, 2010

Paper Summary:

This paper explores the connection between the neurological branches of science and biological psychology to better understand the processes of the human brain and their impact on human behavior. Current research and modern technology are presented to give more understanding to this emerging field. In particular, the author describes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems and how this has enabled scientists to map the brain, especially the areas that impact human behavior. The paper also describes various neurotransmitters and their many roles within the brain.

Outline
Neurological Processes
Effects on Behavior
Impact on Biological Psychology
Postsynaptic Potentials, Synaptic Transmission and Receptors
Primary Neurotransmitters
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Since the 1960's, doctors such as Dr. James Pennefield have been conducting studies on human memory. Using patients whom were already undergoing brain surgery, he electrically stimulated certain parts of their brains in an attempt to determine how we store memories and later recall them. Though Dr. Pennefield did discover that people have vivid recollections of memories, and also how to recreate consciousness with this process, where and how the brain stores these memories was not discovered. How the neurological processes of the brain worked in storing and recalling these memories remained a mystery until later inventions such as the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system."

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