Chapter 12: Brain Damage, Neurodegeneration, and Neurological Diseases
Learning Objectives
- Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatments of several examples of brain damage, including tumor, stroke, and traumatic brain injury
- Understand the less recognized epidemic of traumatic brain injury caused by intimate partner violence.
- Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatments of several examples of neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.
This chapter is adapted from Hove, M. J., & Martinez, S. A. (2024). Biological Psychology. ROTEL (Remixing Open Textbooks with an Equity Lens) Project. https://rotel.pressbooks.pub/biologicalpsychology/
