OVERVIEW

The readings in this module are focused on the neurobiology of memory, learning, attention, and consciousness.

Reading #1

Chapter 12 (eBook): Memory and memory systems, pp. 321-355

Chapter 12 will help you to describe neurobiological mechanisms of memory and learning. (MO 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4.)

Gaskin, S. (2020). Behavioral neuroscience: Essentials and beyond. [Interactive eBook]. SAGE Publications, Incorporated.

Reading #2

CH 13 (eBook): Attention and consciousness, pp. 359-385

Chapter 13 will help you to describe neurobiological mechanisms of attention and consciousness. (MO 13.5, 13.6.)

Gaskin, S. (2020). Behavioral neuroscience: Essentials and beyond. [Interactive eBook]. SAGE Publications, Incorporated.

Choose one (1) from Reading #3 and #4:

Reading #3

Risk, diagnostic error, and the clinical science of consciousness (Accessible PDF Version)

This article on consciousness will help apply what you have learned about the neurobiology of consciousness to a discussion of a case of unresponsive wakefulness. (MO 12.6)

Peterson, A., Cruse, D., Naci, L., Weijer, C., & Owen, A. M. (2015). Risk, diagnostic error, and the clinical science of consciousness. NeuroImage: Clinical, 7, 588-597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2015.02.008

Reading #4

Alive inside (PDF Version)

This article on consciousness will help apply what you have learned about the neurobiology of consciousness to a discussion of a case of unresponsive wakefulness. (MO 12.6)

Peterson, A, Owen, AM, Karlawish, J. (2020). Alive inside. Bioethics, 34: 295– 305. https://doi-org.ezproxy.uta.edu/10.1111/bioe.12678

Reading #5

Traumatic brain injury in the military.

This reading will help you discuss a military case involving disordered consciousness. (MO 12.6)

Pazdan, R., Lattimore, T., Whitt, E., & Grimes, J. (2019). Traumatic brain injury in the military. Fundamentals of Military Medicine, 585-601. https://ckapfwstor001.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/pfw-images/dbimages/Fund%20ch%2038.pdf

Website #1

Brainfacts.org: A measure of consciousness

This web site will help you learn more about the neurobiology of consciousness and disorders of consciousness. (MO 12.5)

Highfield, R. (2014, October 15). Brainfacts.org: A measure of consciousness. https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/thinking-and-awareness/2014/a-measure-of-consciousness

Website #2

U.S. Dept. of Veteran's Affairs: VA/DOD Evidence-Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management and Rehabilitation of Post-Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

These guidelines will help you discuss a military social work case involving disordered consciousness. (MO 12.6)

Department of Veterans Affairs. Department of Defense.(2015). VA/DoD Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management and Rehabilitation of Post-Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). https://www.healthquality.va.gov/guidelines/Rehab/mtbi/

Website #3

brainline: Military Brain Injury

This web site will help you discuss a military social work case involving disordered consciousness. (MO 12.6)

Brainline, WETA Public Television. (n.d.). Military Brain Injury. https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/thinking-and-awareness/2014/a-measure-of-consciousness

Website #4

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research: Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness

This site provides information on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and will help you discuss a case involving disordered consciousness. (MO 12.6)

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. (n.d.). TBI Education Resources. https://walterreed.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Specialty-Care/National-Intrepid-Center-of-Excellence-NICoE/Patients-Families/TBI-Education-Resources

Website #5

U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Office of Research and Development: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

This site provides information on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and will help you discuss a case involving disordered consciousness. (MO 12.6)

U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs Office of Research and Development: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). https://www.research.va.gov/topics/tbi.cfm