Approaches- Cognitive neuroscience Flashcards
1
Q
Who discovered cognitive neuroscience?
A
Michael Gazzaniga
2
Q
What is cognitive neuroscience?
A
The Scientific study of how different areas of the brain are involved in different mental processes.
3
Q
Name 3 different mental/cognitive processes.
A
- Memory
- Perception
- Attention
4
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What are the 3 different areas of study?
A
Human cognition (underlying processes we mostly aren't aware we are doing.) Social cognition (how we interact.) Cognitive impairments (impairment may characterise different psychological conditions.)