Cognitive Flashcards
1
Q
Computer models - how the brain works
A
Input –> Process –> Output
2
Q
Computer models
A
- Units found in the brain
- RAM - STM
- Hard Drive - LTM
- Encoding - Processing
- Input from peripherals - Stimuli
3
Q
Schema Theory
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- Mental plan made of expectations held in memory
- Used to make decisions/make sense of the world
- Helps fill in gaps of information (eg. about people)
4
Q
Negative Schema
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- Can lead to mood disorders such as Depression
- Neg. views about the world -> neg. views about oneself -> neg. views about future -> repeat
5
Q
Cognitive Neuroscience
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- Theoretical computer units are physically visible in the brain
- Allows us to correlate the functions of the brain to physical parts
- PET & fMRI scans
6
Q
PET scans
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Uses radioactive tracer that goes to the active parts of the brain (£2K)
7
Q
fMRI Scan
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Uses magnets to track blood flow to active parts of brain (£500)
