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A 10 page research paper that offers an article critique research performed by Elzinga and Roelofs (2005), which explored the “effects of stress-induced cortisol elevations on working memory” and whether or not this effect is dependent on the level of adrenergic activity, as measured by sympathetic autonomic activation) (Elzinga and Roelofs, 2005, p. 99). The various components of this research are summarized and discussed. The paper also includes a literature review, in appropriate sections of this discussion, that further explores research on this topic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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to stress or emotional arousal, play a significant role in processes of cognition. Furthermore, there have been several research investigations that have shown that GCs have a negative effect on
memory, i.e., the processes of retrieving previously learned material. While this is much clear concerning the relationship between GCs and memory retrieval, what has been left addressed is the details
of this process occurs. Therefore, Elzinga and Roelofs designed a study in order to investigate the "effects of stress-induced cortisol elevations on working memory" and whether or not this effect
is dependent on the level of adrenergic activity, as measured by sympathetic autonomic activation) (Elzinga and Roelofs, 2005, p. 99). It is a common human experience to find it
hard to function when under stress. For example, almost everyone knows what it feels like to study for a test and feel prepared, but "freeze" when confronted with the actual
test and feel unable to remember anything, as if memory had been wiped clean. This behavioral phenomena is intrinsically connected to cortisol levels, that is, the hormones that are associated
with stress. As the study conducted by Elzinga and Roelofs (2005) indicates, some people do not respond to stress situations with elevated cortisol levels. Therefore, they function at a higher
level during stress situations. Learning the mechanisms behind the processes of memory retrieval and precisely what is going on physiologically facilitates the process of formulating interventions that help people to
learn to overcome this barrier, which can facilitate student and job performances in a number of areas in society. Previous knowledge on this topic In the introduction to their article,
Elzinga and Roelofs (2005) offer a brief literature review of the studies that they felt were most pertinent to their research. This includes studies concerning the evidence that prefrontal cortex
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