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The Detrimental Effects of Substance Use Disorders on the Adolescent Prefrontal Cortex and Basal Ganglia
The teenage years in an individual’s life are tumultuous, both physiologically and emotionally. Societal and academic expectations skyrocket, combined with bodily and cognitive developments outside of their scope of comprehension These pressures may lead to the development of a Substance Use Disorder…
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Diabetes and its Role as a Major Contributing Factor to Peripheral Neuropathy
Abstract Individuals with unmanaged diabetes have a much higher risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. With cases of diabetes continuing to spike around the world, more people are living with nerve damage that may progressively get worse. One of the strongest possibilities as…
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The Effects of Common Illicit Drugs on Dopamine Production
Abstract The complications of illicit drugs on the brain are eclectic and complex. This article delves specifically into the effects incurred on dopamine pathways and production by illegal drugs and how those effects present themselves in the brain. All illicit drugs pose…
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Neuroplasticity: Mechanisms, Implications, and Applications
Abstract Neuroplasticity, defined as the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life, is fundamental to development, learning, memory, and recovery from brain injuries. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity, including synaptic plasticity,…
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Fear of a Warming Horizon: Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Youth Anxiety
Climate Change According to NASA, the climate of the world is the long-term weather patterns that envelop local regions, from the smallest towns to the entire planet we inhabit. Climate change is the term used to describe these patterns changing, and often…
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Understanding ADHD in Children: Insights from Research and Practical Strategies
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects millions of children worldwide, presenting challenges in focus, behavior, and academic performance. Exploring the latest research can provide valuable insights into this complex disorder, offering practical strategies for parents, educators, and healthcare…
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A Pilot Study on Eye Movements and Cognition Modes as Predicted by the Neurolinguistic Programming Model
Roan Mee Elphinstone Secondary School Gibsons, BC, Canada Glen MacPherson, PhD (Supervisor) ABSTRACT The premise of this study was to determine the validity of the Neurolinguistic programing model as it related to eye movements and cognition modes. Participants were 30 high school…
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The Effects of Meditation on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Hannah Jung Elphinstone Secondary, Gibsons, BC, Canada June, 2016 Supervisor: Glen MacPherson, PhD. Abstract The effects of meditation on blood pressure and heart rate were studied. The participants were 17 students (four females and 13 males) selected from a Psychology class at…
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Luck or Lies – A Comparative Study of Honesty in Children
Kailyn Pritchard Elphinstone Secondary, Gibsons, B.C. June 5, 2015 The likelihood of honesty in children, ranging in age from five to twelve, when lying would be beneficial to them was studied. Fifty-seven students from a local elementary school on the Sunshine Coast,…
Neuronotebook is a partially peer-reviewed journal that empowers student research.
We welcome reports of original student research and also reviews of extant research in psychology, neuroscience, and related areas.
Submission related to the Humanities are reviewed and copy-edited by Dr. Glen MacPherson.