Functional Networks of the Brain and Their Behavioral Outcomes

The focus of this exam is on the functional networks of the brain and their correlation with behavior. Candidates will evaluate how networks process information and how disruptions to these networks can alter behavioral responses.

Understanding functional brain networks enhances comprehension of both normal and pathological behaviors, contributing to the fields of psychology and psychiatry. Such knowledge is essential for developing interventions for mental health disorders linked to networking abnormalities.

In this exam, candidates will verbally demonstrate their understanding of network dynamics, the role of hub regions, and how alterations in connectivity can impact cognition and behavior.

Candidates may gain insights by reviewing current neuroimaging studies that reveal network interactions during specific tasks, thus providing concrete examples for discussion.