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... • There was very little variation in these histograms. Despite the dark blue, prefrontal cortex data being the most abundant, there is no outstanding attributes to any of these 4 brain region’s pyramidal neurons. • It should be noted that some of the Anterior Cingulate neurons were the most preva ...
... • There was very little variation in these histograms. Despite the dark blue, prefrontal cortex data being the most abundant, there is no outstanding attributes to any of these 4 brain region’s pyramidal neurons. • It should be noted that some of the Anterior Cingulate neurons were the most preva ...
Brain, Cranial Nerves, and Spinal Cord
... spinal cord, or a spinal cord model (use the two slides given here and learn those) – Be able to name the horns (ventral, dorsal, lateral) of the spinal cord and the TYPES of cells found in each horn (motor vs. sensory), given either a model of the spinal cord or a microscope slide. (use the same tw ...
... spinal cord, or a spinal cord model (use the two slides given here and learn those) – Be able to name the horns (ventral, dorsal, lateral) of the spinal cord and the TYPES of cells found in each horn (motor vs. sensory), given either a model of the spinal cord or a microscope slide. (use the same tw ...
Chapter Summary/Lecture Organizer The Nature of Memory – Two
... The Nature of Memory – Two common memory models are presented. Table 7.1 provides an overview comparing each of these models. A. Memory Models 1. Information Processing Model – The information processing model of memory proposes a computer model to explain how information in memory is processed usin ...
... The Nature of Memory – Two common memory models are presented. Table 7.1 provides an overview comparing each of these models. A. Memory Models 1. Information Processing Model – The information processing model of memory proposes a computer model to explain how information in memory is processed usin ...
Long Term memory
... • STM: hippocampus stores information temporarily in the hippocampal formation. • LTM: Over time, a more permanent memory is consolidated elsewhere in the brain. • Memories are not stored in a single area • But: memory also NOT distributed throughout the brain. – different memories are located in di ...
... • STM: hippocampus stores information temporarily in the hippocampal formation. • LTM: Over time, a more permanent memory is consolidated elsewhere in the brain. • Memories are not stored in a single area • But: memory also NOT distributed throughout the brain. – different memories are located in di ...
The biological Approach
... If it was entirely due to genetics you would expect the concordance rates for identical twins to be 100% as they share 100% of their genetics. It seems some behaviours could be a mix of both genetics and environment. ...
... If it was entirely due to genetics you would expect the concordance rates for identical twins to be 100% as they share 100% of their genetics. It seems some behaviours could be a mix of both genetics and environment. ...
chapter – 21
... • Receptor sets sensory impulse and is carried to spinal cord through afferent neurons. • From there it passes outwards through the motor neuron and reaches either a muscle or gland cell where response is felt. 3. Explain the mechanism of vision? A. • Light rays focused on retina through the cornea ...
... • Receptor sets sensory impulse and is carried to spinal cord through afferent neurons. • From there it passes outwards through the motor neuron and reaches either a muscle or gland cell where response is felt. 3. Explain the mechanism of vision? A. • Light rays focused on retina through the cornea ...
File parts of the brain
... = impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca’s area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke’s area (impairing understanding). ...
... = impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere damage either to Broca’s area (impairing speaking) or to Wernicke’s area (impairing understanding). ...
File - SSHS AP Psychology
... Storing Implicit & Explicit Memories Explicit Memory refers to facts and experiences that one can consciously know and declare. Implicit memory involves learning an action while the individual does not know or declare what she knows. ...
... Storing Implicit & Explicit Memories Explicit Memory refers to facts and experiences that one can consciously know and declare. Implicit memory involves learning an action while the individual does not know or declare what she knows. ...
2_14 - UCI Cognitive Science Experiments
... • Does physical state matter? • Eich et al. (1975): study while smoking normal or marijuana cigarette. Test words under same or different physical condition ...
... • Does physical state matter? • Eich et al. (1975): study while smoking normal or marijuana cigarette. Test words under same or different physical condition ...
Cultural and social factors on memory Discuss cultural`s
... intelligence, time orientation and other dimensions of culture, education of children and stress. Emics are definitions of marriage, kinship rules, what is valued in education, monochronic or polychronic time orientation and how stress is experiences ...
... intelligence, time orientation and other dimensions of culture, education of children and stress. Emics are definitions of marriage, kinship rules, what is valued in education, monochronic or polychronic time orientation and how stress is experiences ...
Study questions for this lab.
... What is an electromyogram (EMG)? What is a compound action potential? Why doesn’t a compound action potential have the same shape as an action potential recorded with a pair of electrodes, with one of those electrodes inside the cell? How long is an action potential in a neuron? Why is the compound ...
... What is an electromyogram (EMG)? What is a compound action potential? Why doesn’t a compound action potential have the same shape as an action potential recorded with a pair of electrodes, with one of those electrodes inside the cell? How long is an action potential in a neuron? Why is the compound ...
Essential Questions and Vocabulary
... central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, nerves, sensory neurons, motor neurons, interneurons, somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, reflex, neural networks, endocrine system, hormones, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, ...
... central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, nerves, sensory neurons, motor neurons, interneurons, somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, reflex, neural networks, endocrine system, hormones, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, ...
optional biology 1 study packet the brain
... The Cerebrum is the largest area of our brain. It makes up almost two-thirds of the volume of the total brain. The outward appearance of the cerebrum has a wrinkled surface. This “wrinkling” allows for a greater surface area so that more nerve cells (neurons) can fit into a smaller space. (Think abo ...
... The Cerebrum is the largest area of our brain. It makes up almost two-thirds of the volume of the total brain. The outward appearance of the cerebrum has a wrinkled surface. This “wrinkling” allows for a greater surface area so that more nerve cells (neurons) can fit into a smaller space. (Think abo ...
neurophilosophical foundations 2 levels of organization cell theory
... Observations are generally taken as the foundations on which science is built • Hypotheses (of laws or mechanisms) advanced to explain them • But observation (perception) is influenced top-down by our previous experience as well as bottom-up by what is in front of our eyes • Some philosophers (e.g., ...
... Observations are generally taken as the foundations on which science is built • Hypotheses (of laws or mechanisms) advanced to explain them • But observation (perception) is influenced top-down by our previous experience as well as bottom-up by what is in front of our eyes • Some philosophers (e.g., ...
Neuroaesthetics Researchers unravel the biology of beauty and art
... electrophysiological techniques in monkeys, respond to both the execution and perception of actions. A similar system has been identified in humans. This system resonates even when people infer the intent of gestures illustrated by artists or observe the consequences of actions, such as the cuts It ...
... electrophysiological techniques in monkeys, respond to both the execution and perception of actions. A similar system has been identified in humans. This system resonates even when people infer the intent of gestures illustrated by artists or observe the consequences of actions, such as the cuts It ...
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... A neural impulse fires when the neuron is stimulated by pressure, heat, light, or chemical messages from adjacent neurons. Received signals trigger an impulse only if the excitatory signals minus the inhibitory signals exceeds a minimum intensity called the threshold. The impulse, called the action ...
... A neural impulse fires when the neuron is stimulated by pressure, heat, light, or chemical messages from adjacent neurons. Received signals trigger an impulse only if the excitatory signals minus the inhibitory signals exceeds a minimum intensity called the threshold. The impulse, called the action ...
Brain Scan Lie Detec..
... murky results are then usually interpreted based on correlations with other brain scan data, and as every scholar knows, correlation does not equal causation. Seeing the active parts of the brain is much simpler than interpreting that activity as an indication of particular thoughts. Functional MRI ...
... murky results are then usually interpreted based on correlations with other brain scan data, and as every scholar knows, correlation does not equal causation. Seeing the active parts of the brain is much simpler than interpreting that activity as an indication of particular thoughts. Functional MRI ...
Encoding
... three processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval .These processes take place in various locations in the brain, often simultaneously. It is unclear where long-term memories are stored, although there is some evidence that a single memory may be broken down into various elements and stored in many ...
... three processes: encoding, storage, and retrieval .These processes take place in various locations in the brain, often simultaneously. It is unclear where long-term memories are stored, although there is some evidence that a single memory may be broken down into various elements and stored in many ...
The Nervous System - Science with Mr. Enns
... network of nerves throughout the body. It carries impulses to and from the CNS. There are a total of 43 nerves, in 23 pairs. It is involved in voluntary and involuntary actions. ...
... network of nerves throughout the body. It carries impulses to and from the CNS. There are a total of 43 nerves, in 23 pairs. It is involved in voluntary and involuntary actions. ...
The Structure Of The Brain - The Life Management Alliance
... We have more bits than our huge computer by about 70,000 times. Not too shabby! And we somehow lose sight of this, taking it for granted. That we suffer at all in this world and are not just grateful is incredible - and totally unbelievable if we were looking at this objectively (using our “higher b ...
... We have more bits than our huge computer by about 70,000 times. Not too shabby! And we somehow lose sight of this, taking it for granted. That we suffer at all in this world and are not just grateful is incredible - and totally unbelievable if we were looking at this objectively (using our “higher b ...
Memory - AP Psychology Community
... • Amnesia is caused by damage to hippocampus and related networks. • MRI scans showed that H.M. had severe damage to hippocampus which is critical to store info in LTM. ...
... • Amnesia is caused by damage to hippocampus and related networks. • MRI scans showed that H.M. had severe damage to hippocampus which is critical to store info in LTM. ...
PNS Study Guide
... 11. Which part of the neuron RECEIVES information and which part of the neuron SENDS information away from the cell body? 12. What is the space called in between neurons where chemicals are exchanged? What are these special chemicals called? 13. *** Describe the 3 functional classifications and the ...
... 11. Which part of the neuron RECEIVES information and which part of the neuron SENDS information away from the cell body? 12. What is the space called in between neurons where chemicals are exchanged? What are these special chemicals called? 13. *** Describe the 3 functional classifications and the ...
General Psychology: Memory (II)
... – Consolidation failure--any disruption in the consolidation process that prevents a permanent memory from forming ...
... – Consolidation failure--any disruption in the consolidation process that prevents a permanent memory from forming ...