to receive a reprint - Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences
... memory capacity such as the Reading Span Test (Daneman and Carpenter 1980) that measure the ability to simultaneously process sentences and maintain information in memory correlate well with language comprehension abilities under a variety of conditions (for a review, see Daneman and Merikle 1996). ...
... memory capacity such as the Reading Span Test (Daneman and Carpenter 1980) that measure the ability to simultaneously process sentences and maintain information in memory correlate well with language comprehension abilities under a variety of conditions (for a review, see Daneman and Merikle 1996). ...
Physiological Psychology - II Sem
... along the axon of a neuron. When the wave reaches a synapse, it provokes release of a puff of neurotransmitter molecules, which bind to chemical receptor molecules located in the membrane of the target cell. Most neurons send signals via their axons, although some types are capable of dendrite-to-de ...
... along the axon of a neuron. When the wave reaches a synapse, it provokes release of a puff of neurotransmitter molecules, which bind to chemical receptor molecules located in the membrane of the target cell. Most neurons send signals via their axons, although some types are capable of dendrite-to-de ...
Understanding mirror neurons - LIRA-Lab
... Recently, the visual responses of F5 “canonical” neurons have been re-examined using a formal behavioral paradigm, which allowed testing the response related to object observation both during the waiting phase between object presentation and movement onset and during movement execution (Murata et al ...
... Recently, the visual responses of F5 “canonical” neurons have been re-examined using a formal behavioral paradigm, which allowed testing the response related to object observation both during the waiting phase between object presentation and movement onset and during movement execution (Murata et al ...
Title here - The Brain Tumour Charity
... however, once it occurs. They have a much better prognosis than primary glioblastomas. ...
... however, once it occurs. They have a much better prognosis than primary glioblastomas. ...
Full Text
... myelin loss and axonal damage (Figure 4). Regions beneath the association areas were most severely affected, and white matter axonal spheroids were most frequent in areas adjacent to areas of severe white matter injury (Figure 5). The pattern of white matter involvement was similar in all case but v ...
... myelin loss and axonal damage (Figure 4). Regions beneath the association areas were most severely affected, and white matter axonal spheroids were most frequent in areas adjacent to areas of severe white matter injury (Figure 5). The pattern of white matter involvement was similar in all case but v ...
Physiologically-Inspired Model for the Visual Tuning Properties of
... described in the premotor cortex of monkeys. These neurons respond as well when the animal prepares motor actions, as when it perceives motor actions executed by other monkeys or humans [1]. Recently, mirror neurons have received a vast amount of interest in cognitive neuroscience, and also in robot ...
... described in the premotor cortex of monkeys. These neurons respond as well when the animal prepares motor actions, as when it perceives motor actions executed by other monkeys or humans [1]. Recently, mirror neurons have received a vast amount of interest in cognitive neuroscience, and also in robot ...
Lesser
... But rats tend to get into trouble using their mouths. The fractured structure of the touch maps in the cerebellum supported the idea that the region was somehow comparing the sensory data coming from the multiple body parts used by each animal to explore its world. These maps seemed to be organized ...
... But rats tend to get into trouble using their mouths. The fractured structure of the touch maps in the cerebellum supported the idea that the region was somehow comparing the sensory data coming from the multiple body parts used by each animal to explore its world. These maps seemed to be organized ...
Long thought to be solely the BRAIN`S COORDINATOR of body
... But rats tend to get into trouble using their mouths. The fractured structure of the touch maps in the cerebellum supported the idea that the region was somehow comparing the sensory data coming from the multiple body parts used by each animal to explore its world. These maps seemed to be organized ...
... But rats tend to get into trouble using their mouths. The fractured structure of the touch maps in the cerebellum supported the idea that the region was somehow comparing the sensory data coming from the multiple body parts used by each animal to explore its world. These maps seemed to be organized ...
CHAPTER 48 NEURONS, SYNAPSES, AND SIGNALING Learning
... 8. Explain the role of mechanoreceptors in hearing and balance. 9. Describe the structure and function of invertebrate statocysts. 10. Explain how insects may detect sound. 11. Refer to a diagram of the human ear and give the function of each structure. 12. Explain how the mammalian ear functions as ...
... 8. Explain the role of mechanoreceptors in hearing and balance. 9. Describe the structure and function of invertebrate statocysts. 10. Explain how insects may detect sound. 11. Refer to a diagram of the human ear and give the function of each structure. 12. Explain how the mammalian ear functions as ...
Relative timing: from behaviour to neurons
... signals. We propose an updated race process based on the integration of sensory evidence towards a decision threshold rather than simple signal propagation. The model suggests a general approach for identifying brain regions involved in relative timing, based on looking for trial-by-trial correlatio ...
... signals. We propose an updated race process based on the integration of sensory evidence towards a decision threshold rather than simple signal propagation. The model suggests a general approach for identifying brain regions involved in relative timing, based on looking for trial-by-trial correlatio ...
A Review of the Relationship between Proinflammatory Cytokines
... communicate rapidly with one another to alter brain biochemical properties when responding to peripheral stimuli (Merrill and Jonakait, 1995). The peripheral immune system is characterized by the processing of immunogenic pathogens and activation of neutrophils and macrophages resulting in the rele ...
... communicate rapidly with one another to alter brain biochemical properties when responding to peripheral stimuli (Merrill and Jonakait, 1995). The peripheral immune system is characterized by the processing of immunogenic pathogens and activation of neutrophils and macrophages resulting in the rele ...
The Constructive Nature of Visual Processing
... not just on the properties of the stimulus but also on its context, on other features in the visual field. The Gestalt psychologists argued that the visual system processes sensory information about the shape, color, distance, and movement of objects according to computational rules inherent in the ...
... not just on the properties of the stimulus but also on its context, on other features in the visual field. The Gestalt psychologists argued that the visual system processes sensory information about the shape, color, distance, and movement of objects according to computational rules inherent in the ...
Do reports of consciousness during cardiac arrest hold
... of mind and consciousness is a product of the activity of neural networks or a consequence of electromagnetic processes within multiple areas of the brain as proposed by those in favour of the conventional theories detailed above, then one would expect there to be no activity of the mind and conscio ...
... of mind and consciousness is a product of the activity of neural networks or a consequence of electromagnetic processes within multiple areas of the brain as proposed by those in favour of the conventional theories detailed above, then one would expect there to be no activity of the mind and conscio ...
Spontaneous default mode network phase
... Indeed, past research indicates that people high in self-monitoring (i.e. those who are inclined to adjust their behavior to meet others’ expectations or social norms) are less susceptible to stereotype threat effects; possibly because self-monitoring affords individuals greater self-regulatory reso ...
... Indeed, past research indicates that people high in self-monitoring (i.e. those who are inclined to adjust their behavior to meet others’ expectations or social norms) are less susceptible to stereotype threat effects; possibly because self-monitoring affords individuals greater self-regulatory reso ...
MR Imaging–Detectable Metabolic Alterations in Attention Deficit
... into adulthood (in approximately 30%–50% of cases). In past years, many studies have applied different MR spectroscopy techniques to investigate the pathogenesis and effect of conventional treatments. In this article, we review the most recent clinical and preclinical MR spectroscopy results on subj ...
... into adulthood (in approximately 30%–50% of cases). In past years, many studies have applied different MR spectroscopy techniques to investigate the pathogenesis and effect of conventional treatments. In this article, we review the most recent clinical and preclinical MR spectroscopy results on subj ...
HONORS PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW QUESTIONS
... C) presentation of a stimulus, increases in rate. D) removal of a stimulus, increases in rate. 46. Natural selection has shaped the brains of omnivores to: A) try every kind of food themselves regardless of what their elders eat. B) eat a number of new foods at one time to offset the potentially har ...
... C) presentation of a stimulus, increases in rate. D) removal of a stimulus, increases in rate. 46. Natural selection has shaped the brains of omnivores to: A) try every kind of food themselves regardless of what their elders eat. B) eat a number of new foods at one time to offset the potentially har ...
CHAPTER 11: NERVOUS SYSTEM II: DIVISIONS OF THE
... Most basic functions (sensory & motor) are equally controlled by both left & right hemispheres (remember communication exists through corpus callosum). o However, for some association functions, one hemisphere has greater control over language-related activities including speech, writing, reading, m ...
... Most basic functions (sensory & motor) are equally controlled by both left & right hemispheres (remember communication exists through corpus callosum). o However, for some association functions, one hemisphere has greater control over language-related activities including speech, writing, reading, m ...
2. Chapter 2
... One advantage of behaviorism over other approaches to understanding learning can be stated succinctly: By focusing strictly on behavior and on objective explanations for behavior, the methodology of behaviorism appears to be scientific. One potential problem with cognitive explanations of behavior i ...
... One advantage of behaviorism over other approaches to understanding learning can be stated succinctly: By focusing strictly on behavior and on objective explanations for behavior, the methodology of behaviorism appears to be scientific. One potential problem with cognitive explanations of behavior i ...
The hippocampo-cortical loop: Spatio
... hippocampal place cell activity (Hok et al., 2007, 2007). Hippocampal place fields were distributed over the entire arena and did not over-represent the goal location. Interestingly, most place cells displayed excess firing activity at the goal location which, from a purely spatial perspective, look ...
... hippocampal place cell activity (Hok et al., 2007, 2007). Hippocampal place fields were distributed over the entire arena and did not over-represent the goal location. Interestingly, most place cells displayed excess firing activity at the goal location which, from a purely spatial perspective, look ...
Prefrontal cortex in humans and apes: A comparative study of area 10
... wide, its cells have a homogeneous distribution, and a slight size gradient is evident as one approaches layer IV. The pyramids are darkly stained. Layer IV is clearly evident, but thin, and includes small cells with medium staining. Its borders with layers III and V are easily seen. Layer Va includ ...
... wide, its cells have a homogeneous distribution, and a slight size gradient is evident as one approaches layer IV. The pyramids are darkly stained. Layer IV is clearly evident, but thin, and includes small cells with medium staining. Its borders with layers III and V are easily seen. Layer Va includ ...
Embryonic development of the Drosophila brain: formation of
... the midline at the same time. As soon as the first commissural axonal pathway in the brain across the midline is established, it is followed by other fasciculating commissural axons and, during subsequent embryogenesis, this commissural fascicle differentiates further to become the massive preoral c ...
... the midline at the same time. As soon as the first commissural axonal pathway in the brain across the midline is established, it is followed by other fasciculating commissural axons and, during subsequent embryogenesis, this commissural fascicle differentiates further to become the massive preoral c ...
pain and emotion interactions in subregions of the cingulate gyrus
... acute noxious stimulation4,5 but do not fit easily into the two-domain model of pain processing. Most important in the present context is the fact that several limbic structures are activated during noxious stimulation of the body, and these medially-located structures are collectively referred to a ...
... acute noxious stimulation4,5 but do not fit easily into the two-domain model of pain processing. Most important in the present context is the fact that several limbic structures are activated during noxious stimulation of the body, and these medially-located structures are collectively referred to a ...