The Brain And Its Impact On Behavior And Cognitive Function

Science is a field I am particularly passionate about and am pursuing as a career. This is because I believe the profound knowledge and insights science offers can best equip me to serve others through a career in health care. I came to this conclusion after taking my first college level biology course. For the first time, I became aware of the unimaginable dept and complexity of the world and ignited a burning fire within me to understand it all. As I continued to take additional biology and chemistry courses, I discovered the thrill that comes with deciphering the governing laws of life. This understanding has taken on a greater, personal meaning as I have learned how to apply science to daily life and share its benefits. Moreover, working with various masters of this admirable field has encouraged me to apply my own skills and what I have learned in health care.

I started my education in Erie, Pennslyviana.I attend McDowell High. I would say that we were one of the richer schools were I live. I am going to talk about my first assignment Brainology. I thought it was very interesting and it thought me a lot about how some people have different mindsets.

When it comes to the topic of having a growth mindset, most of us will readily agree that students who are praised are motivated to learn. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of how they are praised. Whereas some are convinced that praising students for their intelligence will motivate them to learn, others maintain that encouraging them for their efforts has a better impact on their motivation.

Throughout history, many societies across the world have tended to banish people with mental disorders from the mainstream. Even today individuals with psychopathologies experience additional social handicaps and distress as a result of prejudice. Yet, according to statistics, one out of four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

Neuroscience has been used to study how the brain regulates behavior since its inception. It was not until recently, that these studies were used in the courtroom as proof of guilt. With new innovations in the field of neuroscience, doctors and lawyers are hoping research can lead to a more accurate legal system. Recent work at Stanford University has revealed that under controlled experiments an fMRI can accurately determine if a person is reliving a memory. Researchers concluded that fMRI methods would one day effectively detect lies.

I want to be a part of growing our understanding of how the brain works and how to help it run optimally. I want to learn what causes chronic pain? And what we can do about it? Or how best do we learn and how can we remember better? I think research in neuroscience has so much to offer the world. There's such a vast amount we don't know about the brain and it seems the room for exploration is endless. I want to explore. I want to learn and contribute to this field. I believe that neuroscience is the way I can contribute to my community and the world. I want to do research that will hopefully change

At an early age I decided that I wanted to take my future in my own hands. I strived to not only to be the brightest or the most competent one of my class but I wanted to give myself the best opportunity to reach my goal of becoming a Neurologist/Neuroscientist. I have always been really interested in becoming a doctor. From my love of the brain, how it works, and how it influences psychological happenings, I understood science was the obvious love and route for my upper education.

A main reason I choose to major in biomedical engineering is because it focuses heavily on the subjects of biology and physics, both of which I find very interesting. I have always loved physics, so naturally I thought of going into careers paths where physics was a main aspect would be a good idea. I was also enthralled in astronomy back then, so I ultimately gravitated towards choosing a career in astrophysics. However, this changed in 11th grade when I took AP biology. This class sparked a new interest in me for biology and life in general. I became

At an early age I decided that I wanted to take my future in my own hands. I strived to not only to be the brightest or the most competent one of my class but I wanted to give myself the best opportunity to reach my goal of becoming a Neurologist or Neuroscientist. I worked through out high school to secure my Associates degree in Health Sciences as well as my high school diploma at the Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College in Largo Maryland. Now I continue my education at Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA where I major in Biology, minor in Psychology with a focus in Neuroscience. Whilst in high school however, I worked my summers as a dental office intern

After that, my goal is to conduct research on the brain, studying how it heals. I would love to study how different parts of the brain effect different functions and how the brain evolves and compensates for damaged areas. The brain is amazing and I want to learn as much as possible about it. Neuropsychology encompasses everything that I love. By working in this field, I will not only be able to see how the brain functions and acts as a single entity but also how it interacts with every aspect of a human: emotions, behavior, cognition – literally everything a person is and does traces back to the brain. That is so mind blowing. When I hear or learn something new about the brain, I get excited all over again and know this is the field where I need to

If I were to list the careers that I have had in mind since I was a 5 year old up to my current age the list would probably include: a Fireman, a Doctor, a Local News Anchor, or a Lawyer. However, amongst all these careers there is always one common characteristic in them. That common characteristic is to be given the opportunity to help people. With my passion in the sciences, success, and the goal of helping others there is no better place for me than in the medical field. Through personal, volunteer, and first hand experiences the career I have decided to pursue is neurology.

All my life I knew that any career path taken in college travelled by me would be one that led to medicine. There were moments in my life were the option to be a veterinarian and a nurse were in the pot of possible carers, but ultimately I chose doctor and more specifically a surgeon. My life after making this decision has been centered around trying to do anything possible to secure my dream to become a doctor. That includes centering any classes I take in school be focused on mostly science, that also includes working at a hospital, and making sure I make the necessary connections I need to get me further in lie. One of my other interest has always been the brain and how the brain works. The psychology behind the brain and also what parts of the brain make people do and make certain actions. Most of my interests revolve around aspects that have to do with the medical field.

Also, I feel like there a couple characteristics of the Neuroscience major like applying things taught in class to real world situations that drew me in the most. Neuroscience needs a lot of creativity, so one can view issues in multiple perspectives while tapping in one’s strong grip of existing knowledge. Also, the tenacity to see projects through from start to finish in terms of projects or classes was something I have seen in past Neuroscience major students. All these traits make me want to challenge myself in this major and learn the same qualities to use in the future.

For those who don’t know, the brain is the most complex organ in the human body because of all the multiple sections that make up the brain. The human brain is found in the cranial cavity and is also a vital part of the nervous system. As a matter of fact, the reason why the brain is such a precious organ is because it allows us to interpret and store new information along with giving us the ability to move our body and enabling us to express ourselves.The brain can be broken up into three portions: the Forebrain, the Midbrain and the Hindbrain. These three potions regulate our body temperature, our breathing and heart rate as well as tell us when to eat and sleep. Therefore any severe damage to one of these portions could be life-threatening.

My top career choice is a neurologist. I have chosen this career because not only is it financially rewarding, I can help people live a better life like I always dreamed of doing as a kid. I want to be the person to be recognized for saving lives. I know that this job would be a lot of hard work, but I think all my time would be worth it saving lives. The brain has always fascinated me since I was little, I was always eager to learn more, and discover more things. I realize that this would be a challenge, but it is a challenge I am up for!