Stroke
One of the neuropsychological syndromes that interest me in the study of psychology is stroke. The condition develops whenever there is a significant disturbance in the overall supply of blood throughout the brain. Scientifically, the syndrome is referred to as cerebrovascular accident (CVA) (Brazis, Masdeu & Biller, 2011). Stroke is known to destabilize the functions of the brain and is largely contributed by inadequate or poor flow of blood through the brain.
Scientists have discovered that the most likely reason why blood may fail to flow well into the brain is blockage of blood vessels that connect various parts of the brain with the rest of the body. One of the reasons why I am interested in the study of stroke is due to the rising global statistics of this neuropsychological condition. there is a need for significant Research is investigating the most effective preventive measures for this syndrome.
Alexia
In simple terms, alexia refers to a neuropsychological syndrome that hampers ability in reading (Brazis, Masdeu & Biller, 2011). It has been of great interest to me to learn more about this syndrome bearing in mind that I am required to read a lot of literature materials every single day and as such, I would rather prevent any condition that may hinder my reading ability. It is also imperative to note that alexia can be acquired after an individual suffers damage to the brain.
Unfortunately, it may occur concurrently with the general inability to write legibly. The other form of alexia is that which affects patients’ desired speed of reading since there is associated difficulty in recognizing various words within a short span. While alexia patients may experience difficulties in reading, other skills such as writing, production, speech, comprehension, spelling, and labeling of objects are not interfered with at all. Also, it is vital to mention that not all parts of the human brain are affected when alexia syndrome is acquired. The Occipital Lobe and Corpus Callosum are the worst affected in the case a patient is diagnosed with alexia that does not involve agraphia.
References
Brazis, P.W., Masdeu, J.C & Biller, J. (2011). Localization in Clinical Neurology. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Marie, B. (2011). Cognitive Neuroscience (3rd ed.) Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing.