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Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

This chapter explores the medical aspects of brain functioning, focusing on the roles of the left and right hemispheres, the corpus callosum, and the implications for language and nonverbal stimuli processing. It highlights advancements in imaging techniques such as MRI, fMRI, and PET scans, and integrates findings from postmortem studies, genetic research, and family studies. Additionally, it discusses the subtypes of ADHD as classified in DSM-IV and reviews psychostimulant medications like Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine, emphasizing their effects on attention and hyperactivity.

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Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

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  1. Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

  2. The Brain Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

  3. Left hemisphere Right hemisphere Corpus collosum Language Nonverbal stimuli Connection Cerebral Hemispheres Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

  4. Postmortem studies Imaging Techniques Genetic studies Autopsies MRI, fMRI, PET Family studies Twin studies Recent Brain Research Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

  5. fMRI Brain Image Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

  6. ADHD-IA ADHD-HI ADHD-C Primarily inattentive Primarily hyperactive and impulsive Combined Subtypes of ADHD in DSM-IV Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

  7. Ritalin Dexedrine Cylert Adderall 3-5 hours 3-5 hours Long-lasting 8 hours Psychostimulant Medications for ADD/ADHD Chapter 7. Medical Aspects

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