The Frontal Lobotomy

In this video I describe how improved understanding of the relationship between regions of the brain and emotion led to the dark history of the lobotomy. Initially developed as the leucotomy by Egas Moniz, the frontal lobotomy was spread in … Read More

Key Terms for Treatment

Download a free pdf of this key terms list here: Treatment-Key-Terms Find explanations and examples of all of these key terms and more here: Master Introductory Psychology: Complete Edition       psychiatrist   neurologist   clinical psychologist   counseling psychologist … Read More

Key Terms for Psychological Disorders

Download a free pdf of this key terms list here: Psychological-Disorders-Key-Terms Find explanations and examples of all of these key terms and more here: Master Introductory Psychology: Complete Edition       psychopathology   psychological disorders   etiology   Thomas Szasz … Read More

How Does Toxoplasmosis Affect the Brain?

I highly recommend checking out this excellent interview with one of my favorite lecturers, Robert Sapolsky. He discusses fascinating ways different parasites like toxoplasma gondii are able to take control of behavior via some surprising neurological mechanisms. It appears that … Read More