Neurological Disorders Research

Introduction

This assignment will help you better understand some of the most well known neurological disorders that are studied in psychology. Using the following link: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/ , research the neurological disorders listed below and answer all questions attached. Credit will not be given for copy and pasted answers. Answer in your own words.

At the end of this assignment you should be able to say the following:

I can describe the classification of psychological disorders

I can describe the challenges associated with diagnosing psychological disorders

I can describe symptoms of psychological disorders

Content Standard 2: Categories of Psychological Disorders

Process

1.)  Tourette's Syndrome

What is it?

What is the treatment (if applicable)?

What research is being done?

2.) Alzheimer's Disease

What is it?

What is the treatment (if applicable)?

What research is being done?

3.) Narcolepsy

What is it?

What is the treatment (if applicable)?

What research is being done?

4.) Encephalitis

What is it?

What is the treatment (if applicable)?

What research is being done?

5.) Sleep Apnea

What is it?

What is the treatment (if applicable)?

What research is being done?

Conclusion

At the completion of this assignment, you should be walking away with a better understanding of some of the worlds most common neurological disorders.

Credits

Resources

“National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, www.apa.org/education-career/k12/national-standards. Accessed 23 June 2024.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.ninds.nih.gov/. Accessed 23 June 2024.