There Are Several Factors That Must Be Considered When Trying

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Essay

There are several factors that must be considered when trying to predict how members of the boomers will experience later life. What are these factors? Are there any additional emerging social trends that might exert an influence on the aging of the boomers?

Grasp the concept of brain lateralization and its impact on behavior and cognitive functioning.

Explain the involvement of various brain regions in specific cognitive functions and behaviors.

Appreciate the role of environmental factors in shaping the brain and behavior.

Distinguish between different types of brain imaging techniques and their purposes in studying the brain.

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections that facilitate direct electrical and chemical communication between cells.

Putative Neurotransmitter

A substance suspected to serve as a neurotransmitter in the brain or nervous system but not yet conclusively proven.

Conditions

Circumstances or factors that affect the outcome of a situation, experiment, or process.

Amine Subtype

Refers to the classification of chemicals or receptors in the brain based on their ability to interact with specific types of amine neurotransmitters.