An uncomplicated mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is traumatic brain injury in which there is a brief loss of consciousness, brief posttraumatic amnesia, or an alteration of mental status (e.g., feeling dazed) without evidence of neurological damage. Physical, cognitive, and psychological symptoms are common in the days and weeks immediately following the injury, but these
Neural plasticity is the mechanism by which the brain encodes experience and learns new skills, behaviors, and habits in daily life and on the athletic field. Brain cells called neurons form a communication network that serves as the foundation of information processing in the brain. The neural network of the brain holds the capacity to
Neuroimaging includes various techniques that either directly or indirectly image the structure and the function of the human brain. Thus, neuroimaging can be divided into two categories: structural imaging and functional imaging. Structural imaging examines the structure of the brain (like gray and white matter) and the possible changes that occur in these structures with
The primate order is composed of a group of species that differs very little in its morphological structure but varies quite dramatically in its behavioral patterns. Researchers in the fields of chemistry, biology, neurology, psychology, and medicine have found that behavior is a cognitive mechanism that is processed in the brain. It has been found
The human brain is by far the most intriguing, complicated, and highly organized organ in the human body. Furthermore, the human brain is far more complex then all other known creatures, stars, galaxies, and planets in the universe. It is no wonder that research on the human brain has been an extremely daunting and challenging
Neural plasticity is the mechanism by which the brain encodes experience and learns new skills, behaviors, and habits in daily life and on the athletic field. Brain cells called neurons form a communication network that serves as the foundation of information processing in the brain. The neural network of the brain holds the capacity to
Neuroimaging includes various techniques that either directly or indirectly image the structure and the function of the human brain. Thus, neuroimaging can be divided into two categories: structural imaging and functional imaging. Structural imaging examines the structure of the brain (like gray and white matter) and the possible changes that occur in these structures with
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to the brain caused by external physical force. It is the leading cause of long-term disability in young adults. Approximately 1.5 million Americans survive brain injuries each year, and an estimated 70,000 to 90,000 of these survivors are left with long-term impairments that interfere with their psychosocial adjustment
This article explores the multifaceted effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) within the realm of health psychology. Commencing with a definition and contextualization of TBI, the introduction emphasizes its prevalence and underscores its significance within the field. The subsequent sections delve into the cognitive, emotional, and social dimensions of TBI effects, examining intricate nuances such
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a significant concern within the field of psychology, impacting individuals across diverse demographics. This article explores the causes and risk factors associated with TBI, delves into the pathophysiology and symptoms of this condition, elucidates the various psychological assessment and intervention approaches, and examines the long-term psychological impact and outcomes. By