Eyewitness Testimony Adapted from: E. Aronson, T.D. Wilson, and
... were witnesses correct that the criminal had blond hair and a mustache?). Eyewitnesses weren't too bad at remembering some details; 100 percent of bystanders correctly remembered whether or not the criminal had facial hair (although crime victims correctly remembered this only 60 percent of the tim ...
... were witnesses correct that the criminal had blond hair and a mustache?). Eyewitnesses weren't too bad at remembering some details; 100 percent of bystanders correctly remembered whether or not the criminal had facial hair (although crime victims correctly remembered this only 60 percent of the tim ...
Introduction to Psychology
... excitatory and inhibitory signals from many neurons. When the excitatory signals minus the inhibitory signals exceed a minimum intensity (threshold) the neuron fires an action potential. ...
... excitatory and inhibitory signals from many neurons. When the excitatory signals minus the inhibitory signals exceed a minimum intensity (threshold) the neuron fires an action potential. ...
Neural characterization in partially observed populations of spiking
... Here we extend the point-process modeling framework to incorporate a set of unobserved or “hidden” neurons, whose spike trains are unknown and treated as hidden or latent variables. The unobserved neurons respond to the stimulus and to synaptic inputs from other neurons, and their spiking activity ...
... Here we extend the point-process modeling framework to incorporate a set of unobserved or “hidden” neurons, whose spike trains are unknown and treated as hidden or latent variables. The unobserved neurons respond to the stimulus and to synaptic inputs from other neurons, and their spiking activity ...
the nervous system
... through the spinal cord to the rest of the body. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) All the neurons outside of the brain and spinal cord make up the PNS. Their main function is to relay messages towards and away from the CNS. ...
... through the spinal cord to the rest of the body. The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) All the neurons outside of the brain and spinal cord make up the PNS. Their main function is to relay messages towards and away from the CNS. ...
Depression and Its Causes
... • Dissociative disorders occur when there are splits or gaps in memory, consciousness, or identity. • Dissociative Identity Disorder – Development of at least two distinct personalities, each with its own memories, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions – Formerly called multiple personality disorder ...
... • Dissociative disorders occur when there are splits or gaps in memory, consciousness, or identity. • Dissociative Identity Disorder – Development of at least two distinct personalities, each with its own memories, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions – Formerly called multiple personality disorder ...
Towards understanding of the cortical network underlying
... functions and how the properties of single neurons and their synaptic connections with neighbouring neurons combine to form local circuits and to exhibit the function of each cortical area. We will discuss some new methodological innovations that tackle these challenges. Keywords: inferior temporal ...
... functions and how the properties of single neurons and their synaptic connections with neighbouring neurons combine to form local circuits and to exhibit the function of each cortical area. We will discuss some new methodological innovations that tackle these challenges. Keywords: inferior temporal ...
Large-scale recording of neuronal ensembles
... the operation and function of an orchestra, without knowing much about the role of strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion instruments and the way they sound. The first available method is to record the total noise generated by the orchestra but without the ability to distinguish the instruments and ...
... the operation and function of an orchestra, without knowing much about the role of strings, woodwinds, brass or percussion instruments and the way they sound. The first available method is to record the total noise generated by the orchestra but without the ability to distinguish the instruments and ...
hair cells
... Once the sound waves travel into the ear canal, they vibrate the tympanic membrane, commonly called the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin, cone-shaped piece of skin, about 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) wide. It is positioned between the ear canal and the middle ear. The middle ear is connected to the thr ...
... Once the sound waves travel into the ear canal, they vibrate the tympanic membrane, commonly called the eardrum. The eardrum is a thin, cone-shaped piece of skin, about 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) wide. It is positioned between the ear canal and the middle ear. The middle ear is connected to the thr ...
Serotonergic Psychedelics Temporarily Modify Information Transfer
... 2010, Painold et al., 2011), among others. This statistic followed a binomial distribution under the null hypothesis of no changes anywhere (Cross and Chaffin, 1982). Thus, uncorrected P-values were treated as normalized effect sizes, but the multiple comparison problem was solved by reporting chang ...
... 2010, Painold et al., 2011), among others. This statistic followed a binomial distribution under the null hypothesis of no changes anywhere (Cross and Chaffin, 1982). Thus, uncorrected P-values were treated as normalized effect sizes, but the multiple comparison problem was solved by reporting chang ...
5. Discussion - UvA-DARE - University of Amsterdam
... predicted reward or its absence, and indeed, the spatial representation in V1 showed a clear signature of sharpening; a stronger differentiation in response amplitude to the two locations and a steeper retinotopic gradient for the conditioned orientation compared to other orientations. Local inhibit ...
... predicted reward or its absence, and indeed, the spatial representation in V1 showed a clear signature of sharpening; a stronger differentiation in response amplitude to the two locations and a steeper retinotopic gradient for the conditioned orientation compared to other orientations. Local inhibit ...
3-D Standing Wave Machine
... A fixed pattern, called a standing wave, may be produced when two identical trains of waves move in opposite directions through the same medium. For example, standing waves may be set up quite easily by disturbing both ends of a string. In some regions, the two waves add together to make a larger wa ...
... A fixed pattern, called a standing wave, may be produced when two identical trains of waves move in opposite directions through the same medium. For example, standing waves may be set up quite easily by disturbing both ends of a string. In some regions, the two waves add together to make a larger wa ...
AandPChp7Brain
... •Concussion •Slight brain injury •No permanent brain damage unless multiple concussions occur •Contusion •Nervous tissue destruction occurs •Nervous tissue does not regenerate •Cerebral edema •Swelling from the inflammatory response •May compress and kill brain tissue © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. ...
... •Concussion •Slight brain injury •No permanent brain damage unless multiple concussions occur •Contusion •Nervous tissue destruction occurs •Nervous tissue does not regenerate •Cerebral edema •Swelling from the inflammatory response •May compress and kill brain tissue © 2012 Pearson Education, Inc. ...
Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
... 55. Visual information about where something is located is processed by the __________ pathway. a. medial b. posterior c. forsal d. ventral Page: 49 Answer: c 56. The ventral pathway in vision is responsible for processing __________ information. a. “where” b. “what” c. “who” d. “when” Page: 49 Answ ...
... 55. Visual information about where something is located is processed by the __________ pathway. a. medial b. posterior c. forsal d. ventral Page: 49 Answer: c 56. The ventral pathway in vision is responsible for processing __________ information. a. “where” b. “what” c. “who” d. “when” Page: 49 Answ ...
Practice Exam 2 Solutions
... 1) Difficult and controversial court cases occur if an accusation is based on alleged memories for remote events when that memory has been repressed for many years and recovered during therapy. What memory phenomenon is most threatening to the accuracy of these sorts of memories? a. b. c. d. ...
... 1) Difficult and controversial court cases occur if an accusation is based on alleged memories for remote events when that memory has been repressed for many years and recovered during therapy. What memory phenomenon is most threatening to the accuracy of these sorts of memories? a. b. c. d. ...
the biological perspective
... Two special types of glial cells, called oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells, generate a layer of fatty substances called myelin. Oligodendrocytes produce myelin for the neurons in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system); Schwann cells produce myelin for the neurons of the body (the pe ...
... Two special types of glial cells, called oligodendrocytes and Schwann cells, generate a layer of fatty substances called myelin. Oligodendrocytes produce myelin for the neurons in the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system); Schwann cells produce myelin for the neurons of the body (the pe ...
PowerPoint to accompany Hole’s Human Anatomy and
... Identify the two major groups of nervous system organs. 10.2: General Functions of the Nervous System List the functions of sensory receptors. Describe how the nervous system responds to stimuli. 10.3: Description of Cells of the Nervous System Describe the three major parts of a neuron. D ...
... Identify the two major groups of nervous system organs. 10.2: General Functions of the Nervous System List the functions of sensory receptors. Describe how the nervous system responds to stimuli. 10.3: Description of Cells of the Nervous System Describe the three major parts of a neuron. D ...
chapt10_holes_lecture_animation
... Identify the two major groups of nervous system organs. 10.2: General Functions of the Nervous System List the functions of sensory receptors. Describe how the nervous system responds to stimuli. 10.3: Description of Cells of the Nervous System Describe the three major parts of a neuron. D ...
... Identify the two major groups of nervous system organs. 10.2: General Functions of the Nervous System List the functions of sensory receptors. Describe how the nervous system responds to stimuli. 10.3: Description of Cells of the Nervous System Describe the three major parts of a neuron. D ...
lateral horns of gray matter
... surface of the cerebrum (cingulate gyrus and hippocampus) Have primary connections with other parts of the brain, such as the thalamus, fornix, septal nuclei, amygdaloid nucleus, and hypothalamus ...
... surface of the cerebrum (cingulate gyrus and hippocampus) Have primary connections with other parts of the brain, such as the thalamus, fornix, septal nuclei, amygdaloid nucleus, and hypothalamus ...
Intervention of Short-Term and Working Memory Impairments
... well as the behavioral, mental, and/or physical changes that may result from head trauma. This knowledge lays the foundation from which rehabilitation professionals most effectively treat the injured individuals. An injury in which the contents of the skull are not exposed is referred to as a closed ...
... well as the behavioral, mental, and/or physical changes that may result from head trauma. This knowledge lays the foundation from which rehabilitation professionals most effectively treat the injured individuals. An injury in which the contents of the skull are not exposed is referred to as a closed ...
HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR 1. The Neuroendocrine System: Sum
... and drinking, salt appetite, waste elimination Non-regulatory Behaviors: behaviors that are not controlled by homeostatic mechanisms - all behaviors excluding those regulated by homeostatic processes Examples: sexual behavior, parental behavior, aggression, playing sports, watching TV, etc The hypot ...
... and drinking, salt appetite, waste elimination Non-regulatory Behaviors: behaviors that are not controlled by homeostatic mechanisms - all behaviors excluding those regulated by homeostatic processes Examples: sexual behavior, parental behavior, aggression, playing sports, watching TV, etc The hypot ...
Neural Conduction - U
... • thus, any time that there is an accumulation of a particular class of ions in one area, the probability is increased that random motion will move ions out of this area (because there are more ions available to leave) and the probability is decreased that random motion will move more ions into the ...
... • thus, any time that there is an accumulation of a particular class of ions in one area, the probability is increased that random motion will move ions out of this area (because there are more ions available to leave) and the probability is decreased that random motion will move more ions into the ...