ARU Introduction to Biopsychology Discussion – Description
Please respond to Carlise:
Using the following divisions of biopsychology, identify how a professional from each division would attempt to help a patient after a debilitating closed-head injury causing several impairments. When referring to each division, feel free to add deficits such as visual impairment, chronic headaches etc. to strengthen your response.
1) Psychopharmacology
3) Neuropsychology
4) Psychophysiology
5) Cognitive Neuroscience
A closed head injury means that the skull is intact and the brain is not directly touched by anything. A patient suffering this type of injury would need to consult medical professionals because the symptoms may not be apparent until later on. These injuries can result from playing sports, falls, car accidents, or violent crime. Symptoms may include, vision impairment, breathing difficulties, mood changes, loss of consciousness, or language impairment.
A psychopharmacologist would use medication to treat the patient, provide support, and manage any symptoms that arise from the use of medication. They would also make any adjustments to the medication to improve outcomes during treatment.
Neuropsychology would be necessary to provide education and support for the stress of the patient. They could do assessments that assess cognitive function like language and memory or vision. They may also provide coping strategies to the patient and their families now living with daily challenges after this type of injury occurs. Psychophysiology would be helpful to access the way the nervous systems would be responding to the head injury and provide clarity to the functioning of emotions, heart rate, stress, system regulation and response. The information provided can help a therapist provide the best treatment and support for the patient.
Cognitive Neuroscience would be beneficial to help doctors understand the impact on the brain trauma to cognitive functioning. If there is brain damage, understanding how much, the location, and the impact, there can be a better way to enhance treatment. The impairments to the brain functions can help with rehabilitation and provide better outcomes for the patient.
Collectively, these divisions would have to have an individualized and coordinated approach with all medical professionals involved. With their team effort there is a better chance for recovery, restored health and wellness for the patients.
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