6.5: Localisation of function in the brain Flashcards
Outline what is meant by cognitive neuroscience and describe one practical application of cognitive neuroscience (6 marks)
Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of neurological structures, mechanisms and processes that are responsible for cognitive processes
Outline what is meant by cognitive neuroscience and describe one practical application of cognitive neuroscience (6 marks).
Cognitive neuroscience is the scientific study of neurological structures, mechanisms and processes that are responsible for cognitive processes.
Possible applications:
Use of scanning/imaging techniques eg to locate different types of memory in different areas of the brain leading to treatment for memory problems
Use of scanning/imaging techniques to study mental processing patients with depression or OCD or in children with autism or dyslexia.
Use of imaging techniques and angiography to study the effects of normal ageing on the brain or to observe the effects of stroke on the brain
Use of computer simulations/computational modelling to test theories or hypotheses about mental processes such as attention, memory, problem solving etc
Use of computer modelling to develop voice recognition programmes
Use of eye-tracking/motion-tracking to study visual word processing and reading
