Discussion Post: Sleep Disorders
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, View the Sleep Disorders video. These required materials examine topics on neurotransmitter and receptor systems, anatomical structures, neurological functional pathways, and their role in control of movement, consciousness and sleep, and how they correlate to selected related disorders.
Choose either Option I or Option II for your discussion posting:
Option I
Complete the following:
A. Evaluate one of the disorders of consciousness covered this week.
B. Explain theories of etiology (causation), including the neuroanatomical structures, neurotransmitter/receptor systems, and the functional nervous system (neural) pathways involved.
a. Include an analysis of the contribution of genetics, the environment, and lifestyle to the development and natural history of the condition.
b. Provide information regarding diagnostic criteria, and evaluate options for care interventions (both pharmacological and nonpharmacological).
c. Be sure to identify the neuroanatomical structures and any neurotransmitter/receptor systems involved.
C. Also in your discussion, imagine you are in a career position that utilizes a degree in psychology, including, but not limited to, that of a social worker, teacher or teacher's aide, child care worker, psychiatric technician or other behavioral health staff, peer support specialist, social service specialist, probation or parole officer, case manager, or counselor.
a. How would your knowledge of the neurobiology of sleep disorders or disorders of consciousness help you in your professional life?
b. Would you be able to better assist your clients, students, or patients with this knowledge?
Option II
Complete the following:
A. Evaluate one of the sleep disorders covered this week.
B. Explain theories of etiology (causation), including the neuroanatomical structures, neurotransmitter/receptor systems, and the functional nervous system (neural) pathways involved.
a. Include an analysis of the contribution of genetics, environment, and lifestyle to the development and natural history of the condition.
b. Provide information regarding diagnostic criteria and evaluate options for care interventions (both pharmacological and nonpharmacological).
c. Be sure to identify the neuroanatomical structures and any neurotransmitter/receptor systems involved.
C. Also in your discussion, imagine you are in a career position that utilizes a degree in psychology, including but not limited to that of a social worker, teacher or teacher's aide, child care worker, psychiatric technician or other behavioral health staff, peer support specialist, social service specialist, probation or parole officer, case manager, or counselor.
a. How would your knowledge of the neurobiology of sleep disorders or disorders of consciousness help you in your professional life?
b. Would you be able to better assist your clients, students, or patients with this knowledge?
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.