Further analysis into the cognitive functions and the brain was needed in order to understand what was going on. Before one understands how Gage’s accident support cognitive function, one must first have a clear understanding what cognition means (Hernandez, 2008). Cognition basically refers to brain functions that are high-leveled; also including the capability to retain information and learn. Being able to problem solve, focus, organize and to essentially be able to speak and accurately identify the environment that one is in (Hernandez, 2008). A common effect of frontal lobe damage can cause a remarkable change in one’s behavior socially.
The hippocampus on the other side is responsible for the production of corticosteroids (chemicals that produce physiological responses to stimuli). How the mind creates memories is controlled by the hippocampus. So as to work efficiently, the amygdala and the hippocampus rely on each other greatly. The amygdala regulates the responses to stimuli and the hippocampus uses these responses in the formation of both short-term and long-term memories. Damage to the amygdala or hippocampus causes loss of emotions and memory respectively.
Phineas Gage’s accident had help so much by people being able to learn how the brain works and the functions of different parts of the brain. We were able to learn that different parts of the brain had control over different parts of functioning in the human body and the personality of the human body. (Willingham, 2007) The cerebrum holds brain cells that help in a person being able to learn. Learning is about learning new skills, in order for people to learn new skill that take stimuli. Stimuli’s are what transfers to the brain.
The diversity in psychology can influences major concepts to human behavior. The ability within psychology can circumscribe individuals because of the diverse nature. Influence of Diversity and Major Concepts Diversity has an impact on
Besides increasing in size, these frontal regions also became better connected, both within themselves, and to other parts of the brain that deal with sensory input and motor control. Such changes can even be seen in the individual neurons within these regions, which have evolved more input and output points. All of which equipped the later primates with an extraordinary ability to integrate and process the information reaching their bodies, and then control their actions based on this kind of deliberative reasoning. Besides increasing their overall intelligence, this eventually leads to some kind of abstract thought: the more the brain processes incoming information, the more it starts to identify and search for overarching patterns that are a step away from the concrete, physical objects in front of the
Running header: Flashbulb Memories The Psychology of Flashbulb Memories Anthony E. McCaffity Walden University Cognitive Psychology (PSYC-8237-2) Instructor: Dr. Michael Durnam November 20, 2011 Abstract Thinking incorporates a vast set of cognitive processes employed to facilitate learning and the subsequent development of behavior. Cognitive psychology focuses on the mental processes utilized for human beings to engage and function in their environment. Memory is one of the cognitive processes influencing thought and mental acuity. A process of that includes encoding specific information to respond to a stimulus. Memory is also the process of simultaneously using newly acquired information to accomplish differing cognitive
Texting while driving increases your chances of crashing by 20 times. Compared with other sources of driver distraction, “texting is in its own universe of risk,” said Rich Hanowski. Motor skill
A brain that may have a psychological or biological disorder can help with the understanding of the different areas of the brain. Neuroscience plays a large part of understanding the brain and its role in cognitive functioning. There is also a strong correlation between cognitive functioning in the person's experience the prefrontal cortex is responsible for making social judgments, weighing alternatives, preparing for the future, and keeping behavior under control (Willingham, 2007). Neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia can have great effects on cognitive function within the brain (Walstein & Elias, 2003). Not neurological diseases are not the only problems the brain cases because biological issues can be the cause for cognitive failures as well (Walstein & Elias,
It provides nutrients and serves to cushion the brain and therefore protect it from injury. As this fluid gets absorbed, more is produced from the choroid plexus, a structure located in the ventricles. A brain tumor can cause a build-up or blockage of CSF. Four Ventricles of the brain are connected cavities within the brain, where cerebrospinal fluid is produced. Four Ventricles of the brain are connected cavities within the brain, where cerebrospinal fluid is produced.
As the number of vehicles operating at higher speeds on 65 mph interstates is increased it results in a chance of collisions due to increased speed variance and greater risk of fatality resulting from higher crash impact speeds. Today in the USA, “Lead Foot Nation”, many drivers hit speeds that seemed out of reach to everyone but race-car drivers, stuntmen, and moonshiners. Many drivers regard the posted limit as a minimum, not a maximum. USA Today analyzed 1.2 million speeding tickets issued in 2002 on interstates in 18 states or about