A general mechanism for perceptual decision
... task, in which the monkey must decide which of two vibratory stimuli has a higher frequency, a decision can be formed by subtracting the activities of two populations of sensory neurons that prefer low and high frequencies, respectively8,10. These findings suggest that a comparison of the outputs of ...
... task, in which the monkey must decide which of two vibratory stimuli has a higher frequency, a decision can be formed by subtracting the activities of two populations of sensory neurons that prefer low and high frequencies, respectively8,10. These findings suggest that a comparison of the outputs of ...
Neural Basis of the Ventriloquist
... Location-specific audio-visual interactions 140-190ms in occipito-temporal and parietal regions Superior temporal cortex around 200ms ...
... Location-specific audio-visual interactions 140-190ms in occipito-temporal and parietal regions Superior temporal cortex around 200ms ...
Brain Plasticity
... Plastic changes also occur in musicians brains compared to non-musicians. Gaser and Schlaug (2003) com-pared professional musicians (who practice at least 1hour per day) to amateur musicians and non-musicians. They found that gray matter (cortex) volume was highest in professional musicians, interme ...
... Plastic changes also occur in musicians brains compared to non-musicians. Gaser and Schlaug (2003) com-pared professional musicians (who practice at least 1hour per day) to amateur musicians and non-musicians. They found that gray matter (cortex) volume was highest in professional musicians, interme ...
The Brain!
... its functioning into old age. When you stimulate neurons in the right way, you make them more efficient; they function better, and you are more likely to have an active, learning brain throughout your life. The best sources of stimulation for the brain are physical exercise, mental exercise, and ...
... its functioning into old age. When you stimulate neurons in the right way, you make them more efficient; they function better, and you are more likely to have an active, learning brain throughout your life. The best sources of stimulation for the brain are physical exercise, mental exercise, and ...
Slide 1
... • Wernicke’s aphasia - condition resulting from damage to Wernicke’s area (usually in left temporal lobe), causing the affected person to be unable to understand or produce meaningful language. • Spatial neglect - condition produced by damage to the association areas of the right hemisphere resultin ...
... • Wernicke’s aphasia - condition resulting from damage to Wernicke’s area (usually in left temporal lobe), causing the affected person to be unable to understand or produce meaningful language. • Spatial neglect - condition produced by damage to the association areas of the right hemisphere resultin ...
Quick Quiz One
... a) a chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that is released into the synapse. b) any one of a number of chemical compounds that increase the activity of the endocrine system. c) the chemical substance found in the cell membrane. d) the DNA contained in the nucleus of every neuron. 2. An auto accid ...
... a) a chemical found in the synaptic vesicles that is released into the synapse. b) any one of a number of chemical compounds that increase the activity of the endocrine system. c) the chemical substance found in the cell membrane. d) the DNA contained in the nucleus of every neuron. 2. An auto accid ...
Ch02
... row) but not by other stimuli (bottom row). (b) The extrastriate body area is activated by bodies (top), but not by other stimuli (bottom). ...
... row) but not by other stimuli (bottom row). (b) The extrastriate body area is activated by bodies (top), but not by other stimuli (bottom). ...
THE CEREBRUM (sah REB brum) LOCATION The cerebrum is the
... a. Voluntary muscles. Cells in the right hemisphere activate the left side of the body; the left hemisphere controls the right side. b. Speech. usually in the left hemisphere Damage to this area means that you may know what to say, but you cannot vocalize the words. 2. Parietal lobe - in the middle ...
... a. Voluntary muscles. Cells in the right hemisphere activate the left side of the body; the left hemisphere controls the right side. b. Speech. usually in the left hemisphere Damage to this area means that you may know what to say, but you cannot vocalize the words. 2. Parietal lobe - in the middle ...
Dropped Questions Power Point - Fort Thomas Independent Schools
... Correlation research is most useful for purposes of: A. explanation B. prediction C. control D. replication E. experimentation ...
... Correlation research is most useful for purposes of: A. explanation B. prediction C. control D. replication E. experimentation ...
Nervous and Muscular System
... • Muscles contribute to the outward appearance of animals and are essential for movement, posture, breathing, circulation, digestion, and many other functions ...
... • Muscles contribute to the outward appearance of animals and are essential for movement, posture, breathing, circulation, digestion, and many other functions ...
Overview of Addiction Related Brain Regions Nucleus Accumbens
... tied to a sexual dimorphism in repeated maze performance. Males seem to be better at contexualizing their whereabouts because they have more hippocampus to work with. ...
... tied to a sexual dimorphism in repeated maze performance. Males seem to be better at contexualizing their whereabouts because they have more hippocampus to work with. ...
Overview of brain anatomy
... Broca’s area lies in the left frontal lobe. If this area is damaged, one may have difficulty moving the tongue or facial muscles to produce the sounds of speech. The individual can still read and understand spoken language but has difficulty in speaking and writing (i.e. forming letters and words, d ...
... Broca’s area lies in the left frontal lobe. If this area is damaged, one may have difficulty moving the tongue or facial muscles to produce the sounds of speech. The individual can still read and understand spoken language but has difficulty in speaking and writing (i.e. forming letters and words, d ...
Brain Anatomy Overview
... Broca’s area lies in the left frontal lobe. If this area is damaged, one may have difficulty moving the tongue or facial muscles to produce the sounds of speech. The individual can still read and understand spoken language but has difficulty in speaking and writing (i.e. forming letters and words, d ...
... Broca’s area lies in the left frontal lobe. If this area is damaged, one may have difficulty moving the tongue or facial muscles to produce the sounds of speech. The individual can still read and understand spoken language but has difficulty in speaking and writing (i.e. forming letters and words, d ...
Resting potential
... controlling voluntary actions of muscles 3. Somatosensory cortex: Strip of parietal lobe specialized for processing sensations of touch 4. Broca’s area: Portion of motor cortex found only in the left hemisphere & specialized in coordinating muscles used in speech 5. Wernicke’s area: Portion of tempo ...
... controlling voluntary actions of muscles 3. Somatosensory cortex: Strip of parietal lobe specialized for processing sensations of touch 4. Broca’s area: Portion of motor cortex found only in the left hemisphere & specialized in coordinating muscles used in speech 5. Wernicke’s area: Portion of tempo ...
Neuroscience and Behavior - Bremerton School District
... •All-or-nothing principle – the toilet either flushes completely or not at all; it doesn’t flush a little or a lot •Direction of impulse – the toilet only flushes one way, the impulse can’t come the other direction (you hope!) •Refractory period – after you flush the toilet, it won’t flush again for ...
... •All-or-nothing principle – the toilet either flushes completely or not at all; it doesn’t flush a little or a lot •Direction of impulse – the toilet only flushes one way, the impulse can’t come the other direction (you hope!) •Refractory period – after you flush the toilet, it won’t flush again for ...
The neural mechanisms of top- down attentional control
... top-down attentional control, whereas subsequent selective modulation of sensory inputs reflects the result of this top-down control on sensory information processing. Studies in neurological patients and physiological studies in humans and animals implicate a network of cortical and subcortical reg ...
... top-down attentional control, whereas subsequent selective modulation of sensory inputs reflects the result of this top-down control on sensory information processing. Studies in neurological patients and physiological studies in humans and animals implicate a network of cortical and subcortical reg ...
Behavioral Neuroscience
... brain is often subdivided into four different lobes—or four different geographic regions. The cerebral cortex provides many functions for the body—some of these functions have been “localized” (i.e., the particular part of the cortex that carries the functions out have been identified) but it is i ...
... brain is often subdivided into four different lobes—or four different geographic regions. The cerebral cortex provides many functions for the body—some of these functions have been “localized” (i.e., the particular part of the cortex that carries the functions out have been identified) but it is i ...
Peripheral Nervous System
... (13-18) – Neurons are developing at the rate of a dribbling faucet now. (18+) – At the age of 18 most neurons have found their specific destination and the ...
... (13-18) – Neurons are developing at the rate of a dribbling faucet now. (18+) – At the age of 18 most neurons have found their specific destination and the ...
Class
... 97. The sympathetic nervous system operates (or is in primary control) during periods of a. stress b. circadian activity c. calm d. relaxation 98. Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain would probably be most harmful to the career of a. a painter b. an architect c. an actor d. a musician 99. An el ...
... 97. The sympathetic nervous system operates (or is in primary control) during periods of a. stress b. circadian activity c. calm d. relaxation 98. Damage to the temporal lobe of the brain would probably be most harmful to the career of a. a painter b. an architect c. an actor d. a musician 99. An el ...
The Cerebral Association Cortex
... grandmother. If you loose that cell, you can no longer recognize your grandmother but have no problems with grandfather. Evidence for: Some lesions do impair the recognition of faces selectively. Some cells are activated only by a particular face. Evidence against: Brain cell death is common, yet th ...
... grandmother. If you loose that cell, you can no longer recognize your grandmother but have no problems with grandfather. Evidence for: Some lesions do impair the recognition of faces selectively. Some cells are activated only by a particular face. Evidence against: Brain cell death is common, yet th ...
