Basically, neuropsychologists are psychologists who have additional specialized training (Career Information Center 181). "They are not physicians but rather assess internal processes that have to do with human behavior" (Career Information Center 181). ... Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to central nervous system such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases and various forms of dementing illness (Enhanced Occupational Outlook Handbook 187). ... Also, hospitals are addi...

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The theory claims that there is a "matching process that takes place whereby people adopt ideological belief systems that are most likely to satisfy their psychological needs and motives" (341). In order to satisfy them with a belief formation, however, these needs and motives determine the "extent" and "modes" of information processing as well as the "selective exposure" to available information about given issues (340). Thus, needs and motives influence the way information is processed because information itself plays a significant "role in the c...

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Extant research suggests autism is associated with a disrupted mirror neuron system vital in development of theory of mind and empathy. ... A dysfunctional mirror neuron system may account for the deficits in social interaction and communication typical in autism. ... However, individuals with ASD lack such nonconscious and implicit processing of social information that otherwise occurs effortlessly. ... Compromised social information processing, and by extension social relations, may also be explored in the context of person perception. ... Based on the theory of a compromised mirror neur...

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The educational aims would first focus on the general implications for all individuals, such as the neuroendocrine, immune and metabolic system, then break the learning down into a more sports specific approach with the musculoskeletal system. Research supports the emphasis of sleep deprivation effecting these systems, Charles Samuels (2008) with Sleep, Recovery, and Performance: The New Frontier in High-Performance Athletics. ... Potential interventions could include time allotted specifically for studying, technological interventions (providing sleep tracking apps, or apps to implement a sch...

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For present purposes, it is sufficient to note that, according to this theory, there are three semi-independent systems: a rational system, an experiential system, and an associationistic system. ... The experiential system has its own rules of inference and evidence and operates primarily at the preconscious level. ... Overall, it is oriented toward immediate action and processes information rapidly and more crudely than the rational system. ... However, if people are asked to explain their behavior, they will usually attribute it to their rational system, i.e., they will rationalize it. ... ...

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With the dropout rate of African American males being disproportionately higher than other races, this research should help the shapers of the educational system realize that early and often successful, positive access to academic experiences is needed to create high academic self-esteem. ... The results, implications and processes of this research brought about solid information that could be used to develop theories when educating African American students. ...

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