Warren Lecture slide part 1

Question 1

Jean Ayre’s definition

Answer 1

The overall function of the brain is to filter, organize and integrate sensory information to make an adaptive response to the environment.

Question 2

Its all about pattern

Answer 2

We are wonderful pattern matchers
Our brain constantly looks for patterns and repetitions of patterns
And if we think we see one
- We will pay attention to it
- Try to learn everything we can about it
-And add it to our repertoire

Question 3

Vision is the primary way we acquire patterns

Answer 3

We are all primarily vision learners
1/3-1/2 of the brain is devoted to pure visual processing
– All the 4 hemisphere lobes in the neocortex, archi-cortex, brain stem, cerebellum
We choose vision because it has certain useful attributes

Question 4

Vision is our most far reaching sensory system

Answer 4

First to alert to danger or pleasure
Enables us to be anticipatory
Plan for situations

Question 5

Vision provides speed

Answer 5

Conveys a tremendous amount of information within seconds
- Our only truly integrative sense
Can instantly identify an object with vision
Can also identify objects using your other senses but it will take longer

Question 6

Speed vision supplies is critical to adapting to dynamic environments

Answer 6

Operate in two types of environments

• static
• Dynamic

Question 7

Information that vision supply is used for

Answer 7

Decision making
Social interactions
Motor and postural control

Question 8

Vision rules

Answer 8

Primary way we acquire information
Dominates recreational activities
Provides the ability to participate in dynamic unpredictable activities