2024 Spring Term (1) Introduction to Psychology PSY 100 1208[54651] (Borough of Manhattan CC)

Watch “CTE: The silent killer in contact sports,” a TED talk by Dr. Emer MacSweeney.

Answer the following questions:

What does the abnromal version of the tau protein do?

What’s the link Dr. Ann McKee confirmed?

According to Dr. MacSweeney, when is the critical period of brain development?

What’s the difference between a concussion and a sub-concussion?

How many sub-concussive impacts, on average, do NFL players receive in one season?

What happens to the brain when it is impacted? Include the tau protein in your answer.

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