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Higher Order Cerebral Functioning
This is an article critique of a paper written on Higher Order Cerebral Functioning
The Article hypothesizes the difference between conscious and unconscious thoughts and suggests that higher order cerebral functioning refers to the cognitive ability of an individual i.e. consciousness.
The primary basis of the article is to create a differentiation between the conscious and unconscious state. Though potentially confusing the literature review does allow the reader a better understanding of the subject. The writer attempts to make clear the fact that there are many instances where we are consciously acting but because the action is so customary or 'conditioned' it seems as if it is being done unconsciously. Seemingly a paradoxical statement the writer is apt to get lost in his own argument. However, he presents his arguments in a well-organized manner with a logical development...
Recent studies suggest that we 'do not sense our conscious states, but instead are conscious of them by having thoughts about them. These thoughts are then referred to as the 'higher-order thought'
This idea suggests that there is a part of our brain that is actively 'sensing' our desires and needs and then interpreting them without an active interpretation of our thoughts. Thus, though the sensing is conscious we are unconscious of the trend or pathway taken by our thoughts. According to research the part of the brain responsible for the higher order learning is the cerebral cortex. For most people, the right hemisphere seems to do this better than the left hemisphere because the right side tends to be more a temporal…
young adult living with cerebral palsy functions in the world today and provides a transition plan for either college or work after high school. There are sixteen references used for this paper. People living with cerebral palsy face many challenges, however, with the right resources, they can become productive members of society. Whether a young adult chooses to attend college or enter the job force upon completion of high school,
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Migraine Headaches Patient Nancy Smith 9/10/66 (46 years old) Gender Female Race African-American Religion Marital Status Married Occupation Caregiver Chief Complaint Extremely painful headache that won't go away. Differential Diagnosis: Possible Diagnosis Migraine Headache Potential Diagnosis Deep pounding headache more pronounced behind eyes; - Headache has lasted more than 72 hours - OTC Pain medications ineffective (Tylenol) No accompanying nausea or vomiting Physical Exam: Elevated blood pressure Diagnostic Testing: Frequency of symptoms log; More than 72 hours of pain; Two or more of unilateral, pulsating, moderate or severe pain; not reporting nausea or sensitivity