Category: Psychology
Psychology
Music’s Positive Neurological Effect on the Brain While Going Through a Heartbreak
This paper synthesises multiple studies related to the neurological effects of romantic heartbreak. The author argues that music may help to regulate the reward system, attachment system and social rejection system after the dissolution of a relationship.
Read MoreHow Does Childhood Neglect Influence Neural Development, and Can This Explain the Impact of Childhood Neglect on Adult Romantic Relationships?
Difficulties in adult romantic relationships often trace back to early childhood experiences. This paper argues that childhood neglect is associated with long-term changes in neural systems involved in attachment, reward and threat processing which may explain difficulties in adult romantic relationships.
Read MoreNeurological Mechanisms and Cognitive Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder
This review aims to assess the relationship between neurological mechanisms and cognitive function involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with an emphasis on how differences in brain organisation influence behavioural and cognitive outcomes.
Read MoreSensory Differences in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
This literature review examines how sensory differences in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affect daily experiences in school, social spaces or work, aiming to inform more effective assessment, intervention and environmental accommodations.
Read MoreNeural Mechanisms of Romantic Attachment Persistence Following Relationship Dissolution: Toward an Integrated Framework
This review synthesises current neuroscientific evidence to propose an integrated neurobiological framework for understanding romantic love and rejection. It contends that romantic rejection results from the coordinated activity of multiple neurobiological systems rather than the disruption of a single neural pathway.
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