Neuroscientific

NEUROSCIENTIFIC

Refers to the entire body of knowledge about the Nervous System.

Central Concept: Phenomena we think of as mind and emotion are explained by biochemical and electrical activity of the brain.

Includes:

1. Neurotransmitters: main MI related to chemical imbalances.

2. Chemotherapy: related to medications

3. Psycho-surgery: rare, for seizures

4. ECT: Electro-convulsive therapy

5. Brain Stimulation

OT Theories Related to Neuroscientific

A. Sensory Integration Theory - Lorna Jean King

Worked w/schizophrenia patients w/vestibular issues

B. Cognitive - Allen

Psych patients have chemical imbalances

C. Sensory Processing - Dunn

How people respond/react to environment

Neuro threshold

Sensory sensitive: Passive response

Sensory avoiding Active response