There are several structural and functional abnormalities associated with the development of schizophrenia. This paper offers an overview of recent research on the development of schizophrenia, identifying patients at risk as early as possible, and current treatments. This disease results in hallucinations, delusions, and can severely impact day-to-day function due to cognitive dysfunction. By developing more targeted therapies and implementing them as early as possible, physicians can prevent loss of brain volume and decline of cognitive skills in schizophrenic patients.
Courtney Banzon is a fourth year undergraduate student studying Psychology and Sociology at the University of California, Davis. Courtney’s interests in psychology lay primarily in the realm of clinical and abnormal psychology. Through her studies, Courtney learned about the use of exposure therapy to treat combat veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This piqued her curiosity about other methods used to treat trauma disorders.
Elijah Valerjev is a recent graduate with the class of 2024, obtaining his degree in Microbiology with a double minor in Professional Writing and Education. He enjoys writing and learning about various science topics associated with the brain and substances. Additionally, he has an interest in free-form writing and intends to publish several novels about introspective stories, both fiction and nonfiction. In his free time, he enjoys boxing, baking, and buying books.
Reading to children significantly enhances their language development, especially in terms of vocabulary and expressive language skills, by promoting joint attention and parent-child engagement. Starting from infancy, consistent parent-child reading lays a foundation for future learning abilities and school readiness.
This article explores the attitudes of college-aged student-athletes towards mental health, highlighting a disconnect between their understanding of mental health and their willingness to seek treatment, due to stigmas and the pressure of maintaining a strong athletic image. It emphasizes the need for improved mental health literacy and intervention programs tailored to student-athlete populations to address the unique challenges they face in seeking mental health support.
This literature review explores the concept of "Violation of Expectation" (VOE) in infant learning, highlighting how surprises and unexpected events facilitate cognitive, visual, and kinesthetic learning behaviors. It discusses the importance of VOE in enhancing infants' curiosity, attention, and exploration, and how these mechanisms contribute to their overall development and understanding of the world.
