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.
Memory is stored and retained overtime then the information is retrieved from the memory when needed. Working Memory “The working memory (WM) refers to a brain system that provides temporary storage and manipulation of the information necessary for such complex cognitive tasks as language comprehension, learning, and reasoning (Baddeley , 2009).” According to Baddeley, “WM requires the immediate storage and processing of information and can be divided into the following three subcomponents: (1) the central executive, which is assumed to be an attentive and controlling system and is important in skills, and two subordinate systems, that is to say (2) the visuospatial sketch
Prior to analyzing human development through the scientific study, philosophers offered theories to explain age related differences observed in individuals of different ages. Many of these theories continue to influence the field of human development and many Western beliefs in practiced today, originated from those theories (Boyd & Bee, 2006). This paper will consider human development in the areas of prenatal, infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. Developmental theories pertaining to the various stages of development will be explored as will the affect early stages have on later development. Finally, this future clinician will attempt to evaluate how the knowledge learned in this class will influence planning inventions in her specialization of clinical psychology.
The discovery of the sea urchins’ genetics might open up a new era or medications and treatments. Scientist need to focus on finding the DNA map to solve the cure for cancer and the other diseases. In this article I learned that sea urchins are one of the few invertebrates that share thousands of te same genes as humans. I also learned that sea urchins have 7,000 of the same gens humans have. Sea urchins and humans share more than 7,000 genes, and biologists are now using these sea creatures to unlock the mysteries of human diseases.
Absolute refractory period takes 1/1000 of a second. Sending messages down axon to terminal buttons. Buttons swell release neurotransmitters filling synaptic space o Neurotransmitters o The brain o Central nervous system Medulla: controls the respiratory system Cerebellum: has 2 hemispheres, it coordinates movement and posture Thalamus: controls sensory integration by directing messages to the cortex and forwarding the response to the cerebellum and medula, a switchboard for communication Hypothalamus: in controls internal temp appetite and digestion Hippocampus: it forms and stores memory including everyday life skills Amygdale: regulates pos and neg emotions Occipital lobe: the brain ability to recognize objects through sight Temporal lobe: responsible for hearing memory and processing auditory sound Parietal lobe: detects sense smell taste touch located at front of brain Frontal lobe: controls emotions and creativity Broca’s area: controls muscle movements for speech and produces coherent sentences Wernike’s area: deciphers others
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,
Behavioral perspectives describes the way one reacts to life and learns from the different experiences throughout. The human body is genetically altered by the past and new experiences of life. Psychodynamic perspective describes many different personalities of the human body. The different stages at which the body goes through that is characterized by specific behavioral
The “blank tablet” that John Locke once assumed as babies brain, is proved to be more like a computer with millions of connections made inside it every moment. The amount of development that an infant’s brain experiences is very important and influential in the babe’s future life. An infant’s brain grows very fast; it forms or strengthens connection and interconnections, and undergoes neurological processes that speed up the information processing in different areas of the brain. It is well known, nowadays, that both nature and nurture influence the brain development. As much as natural conditions such as genetics or biological conditions influences the way brain develops, the influence of external stimuli on the level and procedure of development is undeniable.
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