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1. The prefrontal cortex, involved in decision-making and working memory, is believed to be dysfunctional. 2. The hippocampus, involved in memory formation and retrieval, is believed to be smaller. 3. The amygdala, involved in emotional processing, may be overactive, contributing to paranoia and hallucinations. 4. The thalamus, involved in sensory processing, is disrupted, leading to abnormal sensory experiences. 5. The ventral striatum, involved in reward processing, is believed to be underactive, contributing to a lack of motivation.

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STS Report

1. The prefrontal cortex, involved in decision-making and working memory, is believed to be dysfunctional. 2. The hippocampus, involved in memory formation and retrieval, is believed to be smaller. 3. The amygdala, involved in emotional processing, may be overactive, contributing to paranoia and hallucinations. 4. The thalamus, involved in sensory processing, is disrupted, leading to abnormal sensory experiences. 5. The ventral striatum, involved in reward processing, is believed to be underactive, contributing to a lack of motivation.

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Science Technology Society

Group 3
• Aguilar, Romnick • Delacruz, Kyle
• Alegria, Alexis • De Vera, Ashley
• Azupardo, Melquizedeck • Enriquez Jr, Ferdinand D.
• Bantigue, Anthonette • Roberto, Juliana Cris
• Basilio, Ejohn Vianney • Sarol, Jane
• Cuyos, Georgette • Rubio, Angelicka
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a
person thinks, feels, sadand behaves.

It is a complex illness that can involve a range of symptoms, including


delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and social
withdrawal.

The onset of schizophrenia usually occurs in late adolescence or early


adulthood, and it affects both men and women equally.

The causes of schizophrenia are not fully understood, but it is thought to be


caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurochemical
factors.

Treatment for schizophrenia usually involves a combination of medications,


therapy, and social support. While there is no cure for schizophrenia, with
appropriate treatment, many people with the disorder are able to manage
their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD typically begins in childhood, and can continue into
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a
adulthood.
neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by
inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
It is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and
environmental factors, and can often be diagnosed through
a comprehensive
Inattention evaluation
symptoms by a mental
may include health
difficulty focusing,
professional. and easily getting distracted.
forgetfulness,

Treatment for ADHD typically involves a combination of


Hyperactivity symptomstherapy,
medication, behavioral may include fidgeting,
and lifestyle changes.
restlessness, and difficulty sitting still.
While there is no cure for ADHD, with appropriate
treatment and support, many people with the disorder are
Impulsivity
able to managesymptoms may include
their symptoms and interrupting others,
lead successful and
difficulty waiting
fulfilling lives. for one's turn, and acting without
thinking.
What are the parts of the brain that is
affected in schizophrenia?

3. Amygdala: The amygdala is involved 4. Thalamus: The thalamus is involved 5. Ventral striatum: The ventral striatum
1. Prefrontal cortex: This area of the 2. Hippocampus: The hippocampus is
in emotional processing, and may be in sensory processing and is believed to is involved in reward processing, and is
brain is involved in decision-making, involved in the formation and retrieval
overactive in people with schizophrenia, be disrupted in people with believed to be underactive in people
planning, and working memory, and is of memories, and is believed to be
contributing to the development of schizophrenia, leading to the perception with schizophrenia, contributing to a
believed to be dysfunctional in people smaller in people with schizophrenia,
paranoia and hallucinations. of sensory experiences that are not lack of motivation and pleasure in
with schizophrenia. potentially contributing to cognitive
based in reality. activities.
deficits associated with the disorder.

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