Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

15. Treatment

Biological Therapies

Psychology

15. Treatment

Biological Therapies

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Why might a clinician consider brain surgery or stimulation for a patient?

They are often more effective than traditional treatment.

They often work faster than traditional treatment.

They are often cheaper than traditional treatment.

They can be effective as a last resort when traditional treatment is not working.

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Understand the context: Brain surgery or stimulation is typically considered in severe cases where traditional treatments, such as psychotherapy or medication, have not been effective in alleviating the patient's symptoms.

Recognize the purpose: These interventions are not first-line treatments but are used as a last resort due to their invasive nature and potential risks. They are aimed at addressing treatment-resistant conditions, such as severe depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or epilepsy.

Differentiate from traditional treatments: Traditional treatments, like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or pharmacological interventions, are usually preferred because they are less invasive and have fewer risks. Brain surgery or stimulation is considered only when these methods fail.

Consider the mechanisms: Brain stimulation techniques, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) or transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), work by altering neural activity in specific brain regions. Surgery, such as lesioning or implantation of devices, targets areas of the brain associated with the disorder.

Evaluate the ethical and clinical implications: Clinicians must weigh the potential benefits against the risks, ensuring that the patient has been thoroughly informed and that all other options have been exhausted before proceeding with such interventions.