Nature Vs. Nurture
In simple words what is the Nature vs. Nurture argument? (No in depth answers!)
Nature vs. Nurture discusses that we may be either a product of nature or a product of nurture.
what is Biopsychology also known as?
sometimes referred to as Physiological Psychology.
what does Cognitive Neuropsych combine?
Cognitive Psychology and Biopsychology to study cognitive processes.
Name 3/4 of the Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's.
1. Science Technician
2. Psychiatric Aide
3. Clinical Laboratory Technician
4. Pharmacy Technician
What is the average salary for a Psychiatric Technician?
The average salary reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor was $32,000.
What is the role of nature and its impact on our personalities?
In Nurture vs. Nature the role of nature discusses that we are genetically predisposed to our personalities and therefore we inherit all traits of our personalities through genetics.
What does Biopsychology Study?
Studies the relationships between human biology and behavior.
Name 3 of the cognitive processes studied in cognition.
1. Thinking 5. Decision Making
2. Memory 6. Language
3. Attention
4. Perception
What are the main responsibilities of a Science Technician?
They assist researchers with conducting experiments, maintaining the labs and cleaning and organizing instruments and equipment. The also assist by making observations and collecting data for the researchers.
Name the average salary of either a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Technologist.
The average salary reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor for a Technician in 2018 was $52,000 and a Technologist reported at $68,000.
What is the role of Nurture and how does it impact our personalities?
In Nature vs. Nurture, Nurture argues that we are a product of our environments and how we are cared for during our childhood development impacts our personalities the most. Therefore we develop our personalities through our environments.
Name 3 out of the 5 sciences that are integrated to form Biopsychology.
1. Neuro Science
2. NeuroAnatomy
3. NeuroChemistry
4. Neuroendocrinology
5. Neuropathology
What type of imaging is used by Neuropsychologists? Name 3 of the five. (Initials are fine no full names necessary)
1. EKG 4. FMRI
2. EEG 5. CT's
3. MRI's
What are some of the responsibilities of a psychiatric technician?
Some of the responsibilities may include assisting psychiatrists by listening to their instructions and the instructions of the hospital. They assist by monitoring the patients, reporting to medical staff, providing therapeutic services and assist with medication at the instruction of the Psychiatrist.
What is the average Salary of a Clinical Neuropsychologists that work for in-profit companies?
The average salary reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor in 2015 was $150,000.
Which impacts our personalities the most Nature or Nurture? How do current psychologist approach this argument?
Psychologists to this day still discuss which influences our personalities the most but the focus has now shifted to a more qualitive approach on how both actually impact our behaviors and traits.
what structures or parts of our body do we focus on when studying Biopsychology?
Biopsych focuses on our biological makeup our behavior and experiences. The structures of the nervous system (including our brains) are studied so does our chemical reactions.
Can anyone tell us why Neuropsychologists use brain imaging and how cognitive psychology plays a role?
Cognitive Psychology focuses on studying the minds mental processes and Neuropsychology looks to study the brain after injuries and illnesses. Cognitive psychology will focus on the cognitive processes after injury and illness and Neuropsychology looks to pinpoint the exact origin of the injury or illness and its biological expense on the individual.
What is a Medical and Lab technicians main responsibilities?
They assist researchers by taking samples, maintaining the lab, and organizing lab equipment.
What requirements are Medical/Clinical Lab Technologists expected to obtain?
The must obtain an American Medical Technologists Certificate, an Associates Degree and some Lab Experience.
Amy Farrah Fowler is a Neurobiologist and Sheldon Cooper is a Theoretical Physicist. Amy Farrah Fowler suffered from depression and eventually develops an addiction to drugs after years of difficult research. Sheldon Cooper had struggled with ADHD most of his career as well as intense anxiety and depression. After a few years of marriage Dr. Fowler becomes pregnant with twins because of her addiction she did not stop using during pregnancy. After the twins turned 10 one developed ADHD and the other had intense anxiety. What does Nature Vs. Nurture discuss about the twins development of ADHD and Anxiety?
The Nature vs. Nurture approach would discuss Dr. Fowlers drug use during pregnancy as one factor, but it would also study Dr. Coopers and Dr. Fowlers combined medical history. Realistically parts of the twins birthing environment, development environment and genetic disposition would be studied to determine the possible reasons behind the twins ADHD and Anxiety.
Dr. Leonard Hofstadter and his wife Penny Hofstadter undergo a terrible car accident. After the accident Mrs. Hofstadter develops mild concussions and semi-permanent memory loss. As the driver Dr. Hofstadter's injuries were more intense he sustained broken ribs, a shattered collar bone and a countercoup TBI. (countercoup Traumatic Brain Injury is when the brain hits one side of the skull and the opposite side to it gets injured) In this scenario what would Biopsychology focus on studying?
For Mrs. Hofstadter we would study her concussions and memory loss as well as her physical reactions after her concussion combined with her mental faculties despite her memory loss. Dr. Hofstadter's shattered collar bone and broken ribs would be studied but the focus would be on his Traumatic Brain Injury because he is more likely to sustain semi- or permanent Brain damage after or during the healing of his TBI.
What is the main focus of Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists?
Neuropsychologists apply theories and principles of the practice to evaluate and diagnose disorders of the brain. Clinical Neuropsychologists assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems after injuries, disorders, and learning disabilities.
What are the responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician and why is there a higher demand for Pharmacy Techs?
Responsibilities include prescribing medication, counting and packaging medication, informing of said medication and clerical work associated with informing the patient. There is a higher demand for Pharmacy Technicians because Pharmacies have been staying open later and on weekends.
Why are Lab Techs and Technologists allowed to make slightly more in salary?
There are reported hazards like exposure to fumes, disease agents and there is a very high chance of spending all day on your feet.