Functional Neuroimaging and Episodic Memory
... First, studying a damaged brain does not reveal what the damaged portion does, rather, it reveals what the remaining intact parts can accomplish. Second, naturally occurring lesions are imprecise and very rarely damage a discrete portion or anatomical region of the brain. Instead, the lesions usuall ...
... First, studying a damaged brain does not reveal what the damaged portion does, rather, it reveals what the remaining intact parts can accomplish. Second, naturally occurring lesions are imprecise and very rarely damage a discrete portion or anatomical region of the brain. Instead, the lesions usuall ...
pain and emotion interactions in subregions of the cingulate gyrus
... The alternative view is that some areas store memories with positive or negative valences and drive associated autonomic outputs, whereas other areas provide sensory and short-term memory substrates that are not specific to emotion, and cannot access autonomic outputs. Systems involved in all short- ...
... The alternative view is that some areas store memories with positive or negative valences and drive associated autonomic outputs, whereas other areas provide sensory and short-term memory substrates that are not specific to emotion, and cannot access autonomic outputs. Systems involved in all short- ...
The Neuronal Correlate of Consciousness
... aware of stimuli. Consequently, these regions should remain inactive during unconscious processing of the same material. Likewise, lesions of these putative areas should abolish the ability to become aware of perceptual objects. So far a region with such “observer functions” has not been identified ...
... aware of stimuli. Consequently, these regions should remain inactive during unconscious processing of the same material. Likewise, lesions of these putative areas should abolish the ability to become aware of perceptual objects. So far a region with such “observer functions” has not been identified ...
Human Lateral Geniculate Nucleus and Visual Cortex Respond to
... years, respectively) suffering from drug refractory epilepsy were included in this study. All three were deprived of medication during the study. The structures to be explored were defined on the basis of clinical, electroencephalogram (EEG), and neuroimaging studies. Visual fields and acuity were n ...
... years, respectively) suffering from drug refractory epilepsy were included in this study. All three were deprived of medication during the study. The structures to be explored were defined on the basis of clinical, electroencephalogram (EEG), and neuroimaging studies. Visual fields and acuity were n ...
Lesion mapping of social problem solving
... associations that elucidate the contribution of specific brain structures. Although the neural foundations of social problem solving remain to be directly assessed using lesion methods, the broader neuropsychological patient literature has provided significant insight into the neural bases of social ...
... associations that elucidate the contribution of specific brain structures. Although the neural foundations of social problem solving remain to be directly assessed using lesion methods, the broader neuropsychological patient literature has provided significant insight into the neural bases of social ...
Reward system - Basic Knowledge 101
... 2 Anatomy of the reward system of likeliness toward a reward, which is called the hedonic impact. This is changed by how hard the reward is The brain structures which compose the reward system worked for. Experimenter Berridge modified testing a are primarily contained within the cortico–basal gangli ...
... 2 Anatomy of the reward system of likeliness toward a reward, which is called the hedonic impact. This is changed by how hard the reward is The brain structures which compose the reward system worked for. Experimenter Berridge modified testing a are primarily contained within the cortico–basal gangli ...
The Mindful Brain - International Centre for Child Trauma Prevention
... written that “emotion is not the enemy of reason but its powerhouse” (H.Myers, 1990). • The ventromedial PFC , in each of the frontal lobes, is dedicated to feeling and emotion. Bilateral damage here can seriously limit the capacity for rational decision making in the personal and social domain. • E ...
... written that “emotion is not the enemy of reason but its powerhouse” (H.Myers, 1990). • The ventromedial PFC , in each of the frontal lobes, is dedicated to feeling and emotion. Bilateral damage here can seriously limit the capacity for rational decision making in the personal and social domain. • E ...
The Anterior Cingulate Cortex - John Allman
... The amplitude of this signal increases with task difficulty.25 When the subject is restless and anxious, the signal is reduced or eliminated; when the anxiety is relieved with drugs, the signal is restored.26,27 These findings suggest that one dimension in the functioning of anterior cingulate corte ...
... The amplitude of this signal increases with task difficulty.25 When the subject is restless and anxious, the signal is reduced or eliminated; when the anxiety is relieved with drugs, the signal is restored.26,27 These findings suggest that one dimension in the functioning of anterior cingulate corte ...
Neurobiology
... region for emotions -Stimulates sympathetic activity, especially previously learned fear-related behavior -Can be voluntary when decide to recall frightful experience - cerebral cortex acts through amygdala -Some people can regulate some autonomic activities by gaining extraordinary control over the ...
... region for emotions -Stimulates sympathetic activity, especially previously learned fear-related behavior -Can be voluntary when decide to recall frightful experience - cerebral cortex acts through amygdala -Some people can regulate some autonomic activities by gaining extraordinary control over the ...
accepted manuscript - Radboud Repository
... Non-invasive measuring methods such as EEG/MEG, fMRI and DTI are increasingly utilised to extract quantitative information on functional and anatomical connectivity in the human brain. These methods typically register their data in Euclidean space, so that one can refer to a particular activity patt ...
... Non-invasive measuring methods such as EEG/MEG, fMRI and DTI are increasingly utilised to extract quantitative information on functional and anatomical connectivity in the human brain. These methods typically register their data in Euclidean space, so that one can refer to a particular activity patt ...
Study materials CNS
... specific long sensory pathways. Input to the RF network without somatotopic localization produces loss of modality specificity => nonspecific system. So RAS bypasses the specific thalamic nuclei to project diffusely into the whole neocortex and to produce the conscious, ...
... specific long sensory pathways. Input to the RF network without somatotopic localization produces loss of modality specificity => nonspecific system. So RAS bypasses the specific thalamic nuclei to project diffusely into the whole neocortex and to produce the conscious, ...
(from quizzes) Bergen 14 Which of the following is true regarding a
... a. Our brain excels at making inferences based on very impoverished data b. Language is lateralized to the left hemisphere of the brain c. We have an amazing ability to recognize faces d. All of the above e. None of the above True or false? Bayes’ theorem relates hypotheses and data via conditional ...
... a. Our brain excels at making inferences based on very impoverished data b. Language is lateralized to the left hemisphere of the brain c. We have an amazing ability to recognize faces d. All of the above e. None of the above True or false? Bayes’ theorem relates hypotheses and data via conditional ...
1 - Sur Lab
... on a layer 2/3 pyramidal cell, as visualized at 2.5x. Scale bars: 200 μm. Stimulating a pin during current clamp near the patched cell results in single action potentials (B), which are abolished with 1μm TTX (C). Scale bars: 50 ms and 30 mV (B, C). (D) Probability of eliciting an action potential e ...
... on a layer 2/3 pyramidal cell, as visualized at 2.5x. Scale bars: 200 μm. Stimulating a pin during current clamp near the patched cell results in single action potentials (B), which are abolished with 1μm TTX (C). Scale bars: 50 ms and 30 mV (B, C). (D) Probability of eliciting an action potential e ...
Approach to Coma
... the parietal lobe,, but to the whole of the cerebral cortex. It has become apparent that during wakefulness, there is also a widespread low-voltage fast rhythm (a gamma rhythm that has a frequency of 30 to 60 Hz). This activity, coordinated by the thalamus, has been theorized to synchronize widesp ...
... the parietal lobe,, but to the whole of the cerebral cortex. It has become apparent that during wakefulness, there is also a widespread low-voltage fast rhythm (a gamma rhythm that has a frequency of 30 to 60 Hz). This activity, coordinated by the thalamus, has been theorized to synchronize widesp ...
Final Paper Outline: Effects of Meditation on the Brain
... consciousness (Pinel, 2006). For example, alpha waves are high-amplitude waves which are most associated with a relaxed state of wakefulness, while delta waves are the slowest and largest waves associated with deep states of relaxation and sleep (Pinel, 2006). With that being said, several studies ...
... consciousness (Pinel, 2006). For example, alpha waves are high-amplitude waves which are most associated with a relaxed state of wakefulness, while delta waves are the slowest and largest waves associated with deep states of relaxation and sleep (Pinel, 2006). With that being said, several studies ...
IT`S ALL IN YOUR MIND - Teacher Enrichment Initiatives
... kor-tex). The cerebral cortex is like the bark covering the tree. This is known as our “thinking cap” because it is helps our brain to interpret information, respond to problems, access memories, experience sensations, and control movements. The cortex is very thin. It is less than one-fourth of an ...
... kor-tex). The cerebral cortex is like the bark covering the tree. This is known as our “thinking cap” because it is helps our brain to interpret information, respond to problems, access memories, experience sensations, and control movements. The cortex is very thin. It is less than one-fourth of an ...
The role of synchronous gamma-band activity in schizophrenia
... exhibit delays of phase synchronization exhibit poor P50 suppression in P50 click paradigm which related to phase-locked in gamma-band activity failed to show good result in backward masking test which related to induced gamma-band activity ...
... exhibit delays of phase synchronization exhibit poor P50 suppression in P50 click paradigm which related to phase-locked in gamma-band activity failed to show good result in backward masking test which related to induced gamma-band activity ...
Functional Organization of the Neural Language System: Dorsal and
... with left hemisphere-damaged patients and healthy controls, to identify the pathways connecting the brain regions involved in syntactic processing. In a previous functional magnetic resonance imaging study (Tyler LK, Wright P, Randall B, Marslen-Wilson WD, Stamatakis EA. 2010b. Reorganization of syn ...
... with left hemisphere-damaged patients and healthy controls, to identify the pathways connecting the brain regions involved in syntactic processing. In a previous functional magnetic resonance imaging study (Tyler LK, Wright P, Randall B, Marslen-Wilson WD, Stamatakis EA. 2010b. Reorganization of syn ...
Winstanley et al. - Rudolf Cardinal
... et al., 2002). In this study, BLA lesions may have prevented the utilization of such representations. Therefore, the value of the large reward was not maintained across the delay, leading the subject to choose impulsively. The NAC has been described as the “limbicmotor interface,” providing an impor ...
... et al., 2002). In this study, BLA lesions may have prevented the utilization of such representations. Therefore, the value of the large reward was not maintained across the delay, leading the subject to choose impulsively. The NAC has been described as the “limbicmotor interface,” providing an impor ...
The Brain and Behavior
... FIGURE 2.1 A neuron, or nerve cell. In the right foreground you can see a nerve cell fiber in cross section. The upper left photo gives a more realistic picture of the shape of neurons. Nerve impulses usually travel from the dendrites and soma to the branching ends of the axon. The nerve cell shown ...
... FIGURE 2.1 A neuron, or nerve cell. In the right foreground you can see a nerve cell fiber in cross section. The upper left photo gives a more realistic picture of the shape of neurons. Nerve impulses usually travel from the dendrites and soma to the branching ends of the axon. The nerve cell shown ...
The Nervous System
... • Functions of the Cerebral Cortex – Hemispheres serve opposite body sides – Primary motor cortex (precentral gyrus) • Directs voluntary movement ...
... • Functions of the Cerebral Cortex – Hemispheres serve opposite body sides – Primary motor cortex (precentral gyrus) • Directs voluntary movement ...
Hypothesis /Prediction
... diagnosed through clinical history over a prolonged period of time. In his opinion brain imaging is not necessary to make the diagnosis of ADD, but thinks that it may be helpful in certain complicated cases. The first type of ADD Dr. Amen has noticed is AD/HD, combined type. I have found this type o ...
... diagnosed through clinical history over a prolonged period of time. In his opinion brain imaging is not necessary to make the diagnosis of ADD, but thinks that it may be helpful in certain complicated cases. The first type of ADD Dr. Amen has noticed is AD/HD, combined type. I have found this type o ...
Broca`s Area in Language, Action, and Music
... (i.e., the temporal area classically considered the site for speech perception) areas are implicated in both comprehension and production aspects of language.7,8 The electrical stimulation of Broca’s area produced marked interference with language output functions as well as language comprehension d ...
... (i.e., the temporal area classically considered the site for speech perception) areas are implicated in both comprehension and production aspects of language.7,8 The electrical stimulation of Broca’s area produced marked interference with language output functions as well as language comprehension d ...
Neural Correlates Underlying Action-intention and Aim-intention Mauro Adenzato () Cristina Becchio
... lobule in the left hemisphere. By contrast, activation was found in a symmetrical area of the right hemisphere for the third-person perspective. Other areas were activated in both conditions. It is interesting to note that in both experimental conditions, participants were required to imagine an act ...
... lobule in the left hemisphere. By contrast, activation was found in a symmetrical area of the right hemisphere for the third-person perspective. Other areas were activated in both conditions. It is interesting to note that in both experimental conditions, participants were required to imagine an act ...