Summary of research and outcome: (150 words)
My investigation focused on exploring the effects of anxiety on the cognitive abilities and determining the most effective treatments. The topic was inspired by my interest in medicine and mental disorders that affect large proportions of the contemporary populace.
Various research processes including a series of literature reviews as my secondary sources and an interview as my primary source were conducted to obtain information regarding the effects of anxiety on the cognitive functions. The research conducted yielded in the discovery of the effects of anxiety on the cognitive abilities and other factors such as the hormonal levels, neurotransmitters, and several brain components that are unique to the individual. It also became evident that these factors can be manipulated to prevent the severe effects of anxiety and hence, can be used as an effective treatment. I obtained both qualitative and quantitative key findings that were thoroughly analysed and …show more content…
Therefore, this allowed me to obtain several key findings from a vast array of sources, which I cross-referenced throughout my research, and as a result, I was able to create an accurate and reliable report on my chosen topic. In addition to this, the Interview process with Julia Merkel (2016), a psychologist, enhanced the credibility and reliability of the research outcome. However, due to the word limit placed on the research outcome, I was required to limit the number of aspects that I could incorporate within the outcome. However, the report primarily focused on most critical effects of anxiety therefore, it was in-depth specific to the effects of anxiety. Due to the extensive range of sources used and investigated, I believe that I have answered my research question with clarity, reliability and