Cognitive neuroscience

Question 1

cognitive neuroscience is the study of ?

Answer 1

influence of brain structure (neuro) and mental process (cognition)

Question 2

advances in brain scanning technology means that scientist can what?

Answer 2

they were able to describe the neurological basis of mental processing

Question 3

memory has linked episodic and … memories to the … cortex in the brain.

Answer 3

SEMANTIC / PREFRONTAL

Question 4

what does cognitive neuroscience aim to explore?

Answer 4

the neurobiological basis of thought processes and disorders.

Question 5

cognitive neuroscience was a term that was coined by who?

Answer 5

George Miller and Michael Gazzaniga in the 1970s.

Question 6

the approach is scientific and therefore objective, therefore?

Answer 6

in nature giving more weight to the approach in comparison to other stand alone viewpoints as it takes into account both cognitive and biological viewpoints.

Question 7

cognitive neuroscience has allowed us to have greater understanding of kind of psychological disorder? explain and expand.

Answer 7

OCD
where brain areas have now been linked to the obsessional thoughts and therefore this has led to an increase in the amount of treatments available as well decreasing the stigma associated with mental health problems

Question 8

OCD treatments and understanding have led to advancements that have also enabled

Answer 8

early detection and early intervention of disorders.

Question 9

Research conducted by who provides support to cognitive neuroscience?

Answer 9

Lisofsky

Question 10

HOW does research done by lispfsky support cognitive neuroscience?

Answer 10

fMRI and PET scans are used to locate brain regions which are activated when we tell lies. This can be applied to criminal trials to help determine whether an accused person is telling the truth

Question 11

what are the issues with lispfsky’s research?

Answer 11

there are issues with ethics regarding this and it is therefore controversial.