The Neurobiological Aspects of Grief: Psychological and Biological Interactions

This exam investigates the neurobiological underpinnings of grief, examining how psychological processes interact with biological changes during bereavement. Key topics include Neurotransmitter Function, Stress Response Systems, and Brain Structures Involved in Grieving.

Understanding the neurobiological aspects of grief enhances the capacity of practitioners to address both psychological and physiological needs of grieving individuals. Awareness of such interactions can improve therapeutic interventions and client support.

The exam will evaluate the student's comprehension of neurobiological theories and their implications for grief psychology, focusing on how biological changes manifest during the grieving process.

Students may be required to discuss specific case studies that illustrate the interplay between psychological states and neurobiological responses to grief.