RP History

Article 1- Brain Stimulations for Children With Learning Difficulties Q: In one sentence, what was the research about? A: It is a brain stimulation method they though would help increase mathematical skills in adults. Q: How many subjects were used in the experiment? A: 12 Q: Was there a control group? A: No Q: How were the subjects chosen? A: They had to be between the ages 8 and 11, and had to have learning difficulties in mathematics Q: What did the experimenters do to the subjects? A: They used a method called transcranial rando noise stimulation (tRNS). In this one group of six kids wore a cap with a light, battery operated device. This devise sent out painless low electrical currents to the kids. They used did it nine times, each time it lasted 20 minutes and they did it all over 5 weeks. Q: How did the subjects react A: It improved their skills Q: Did the subjects act the way the experimenters expected? A: Yes Article 2- Brain Changes Linked to P...

Q: What is your favorite word? A:  Bubbles Q: What is your least favorite word? A: Cinnamon Q: What one thing do you like about your life? A: My family and Friends Q: what one thing do you not like about your life? A: How I always get injured Q: What profession would you like to attempt? A: Farmer/Rancher Q: What profession would you never attempt? A: meteorologist Q: What 3 words describe you? A: Kind, caring, happy I would like to learn several things in psychology. I would like to learn how the brain functions, and how it comprehends things. I would like to learn about some of the phobias that people have and if there is a reason for them. I would like to know how the brain reacts in certain situations and why different people react in different ways. I also can’t wait to learn about the history in psychology. I want to learn why someone wanted to start studying the brain and its reaction to certain things. I also what to know about all the differe...