Investigating the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Stress-Induced Cognitive Deficits in Adolescents

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Cognitive Deficits in Adolescents 2.2 Stress Effects on the Brain 2.3 Neural Mechanisms of Stress 2.4 Adolescent Brain Development 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Stress and Cognitive Functioning 3.2 Neurobiological Models of Stress 3.3 Cognitive Deficits Framework 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Participants and Sampling 4.3 Data Collection Methods 4.4 Data Analysis Techniques 5. Neural Mechanisms 5.1 Stress-Induced Neurotransmitter Changes 5.2 Brain Regions Involved in Stress 5.3 Functional Connectivity in Adolescents 6. Cognitive Deficits 6.1 Memory Impairments under Stress 6.2 Attention and Executive Functions 6.3 Stress Impact on Learning 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Implications for Theory and Practice 7.3 Limitations and Future Research 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Intervention 8.3 Final Thoughts and Reflection