PSYC325 (PSYC325)

1. Question: Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research? 2. Question: Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders. Be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc....

1. Question: Discuss the literature on split-brain and lateralization of function. What does the research tell us about each hemispheres ability to function independently (e.g., cognitively, creatively, etc.) and in unison? What are the implications for the cognitive neuroscientist in terms of research? 2. Question: Discuss one of the psychiatric disorders. Be sure to address both the physiological and behavioral aspects of the disorder (signs and symptoms, biochemical or genetic theories, etc....

PSYC325 Week 7 Assignment; Final Course Paper; Korsakoff s Syndrome

• Provide an analysis of the extent to which addiction to psychoactive drugs is a biological versus a psychological phenomenon. • Support or refute the practice of using drug therapies for treating addiction. Be sure you are including current supportive research for your reply. • Include in your argument above, discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of relying on drug therapy to treat addiction.

1. How were you affected the last time you experienced multiple instances of having to get up unusually early, stay up much later than you are accustomed to or experienced some other change in sleeping patterns?