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Research on the brain-behavior relationship is advancing at a fast pace. Below are interesting articles on processes, conditions, and disorders that may affect cognitive functioning.
Symptoms of ADHD in adults usually include inattention, impulsivity, and difficulties with organization and finishing tasks. ADHD may be misinterpreted as a personality flaw and lead to the internalization of negative self-concept. Proper diagnosis can help with validation and access to support and treatment.
The most common causes of neurodegenerative brain disorder include Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body disease, cerebrovascular disease, and frontotemporal degeneration .
Depression can affect cognition, especially in the domains of attention, processing speed, and executive functioning.
Brain plasticity is the brain’s ability to re-wire itself to improve a person’s thinking and motor skills and recover from damage.
A stroke is the disruption of blood flow to the brain due to the obstruction or rupture of a blood vessel.
Anxiety has an impact on how we perceive and think, especially affecting our attention and working memory abilities