neuroanatomy is the study of the relationship between structure and function in the nervous system. neuroanatomy includes the study of macroscopic and microscopic structures. macroscopic structures are larger structures, such as folds of the brain.
neurocognitive therapy is a form of therapeutic intervention that recognises our brain's ability to reorganise itself by establishing new neural connections throughout life.
neurodegenerative disorders are primarily characterized by neuron loss. the most common neurodegenerative disorders include Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
neurological disorders are medically defined as disorders that affect the brain as well as the nerves found throughout the human body and the spinal cord.
neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. the nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. it has two major divisions: central nervous system: the brain and spinal cord.
neuroticism is the trait disposition to experience negative affects, including anger, anxiety, self‐consciousness, irritability, emotional instability, and depression
normative age-graded influences are those biological and environmental factors that have a strong correlation with chronological age, such as puberty or menopause, or age-based social practices such as
beginning school or entering retirement.
nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life. it provides organisms with nutrients, which can be metabolized to create energy and chemical structures.
the individual acts from a belief that if they do something wrong they will be punished, so that the best reason for avoiding doing wrong is to avoid punishment.
object relations is a variation of psychoanalytic theory that diverges from sigmund freud's belief that humans are motivated by sexual and aggressive drives, suggesting instead that humans are primarily motivated by the need for contact with others—the need to form relationships.
oestrogen is one of the main female sex hormones. it is needed for puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, bone strength and other functions of the body. oestrogen levels vary throughout the menstrual cycle and fall after menopause.
the openness experience trait assesses how open- minded, imaginative, creative, and insightful a person is. those who are more open tend to be more willing to listen to multiple viewpoints or try new things.