


Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Prepare for your exams
Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points to download
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Community
Ask the community for help and clear up your study doubts
Discover the best universities in your country according to Docsity users
Free resources
Download our free guides on studying techniques, anxiety management strategies, and thesis advice from Docsity tutors
An overview of cognitive science, focusing on the anatomy and functioning of the nervous system and brain. Topics include the role of neurons and glia, the structure of a neuron, the function of axons and synapses, and the importance of neurotransmitters. The document also covers the cerebral cortex, its lobes, and other key structures such as the hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and thalamus. Principles of functioning, methods of investigation, and historical cases like phineas gage are also discussed.
Typology: Study notes
1 / 4
This page cannot be seen from the preview
Don't miss anything!
Chapter 2 Cognitive Science: The study of human thought, using all available scientific techniques and including all relevant scientific disciplines for exploring and investigating cognition. Nervous System Cells Neurons
cell that is specialized for receiving and transmitting a neural impulse. Glia
Anatomy of a neuron
neurons.
Axons
Synapses: The region where the axon terminals of one neuron and the dendrites of another come together is the synapse. Neurons and communication
nervous system.
to muscles, glands, and organs.
Neurotransmitter: The chemical substance released into the synapse between two neurons, responsible for activating or inhibiting the next neuron in sequence. Cerebral Cortex Cerebral cortex (Neocortex)
interpreting visual sensory information.
Parietal Lobe
and awareness of the location of body parts. Temporal Lobes
comprehension. Frontal Lobes
and aspects of memory are controlled. Other Structures to Know…
through the thalamus
These do not visualize brain activity. Event-Related Potentials: The momentary changes in electrical activity of the brain when a particular stimulus is presented to the subject.