Brain Scanning Flashcards
1
Q
What can we measure with Neuroimaging?
A
Regions(s) involved in a cognitive process
Timing of different operation during cognition
Testing whether a cognitive process is occurring
Measuring individual differences
Measuring representations of different inputs.
2
Q
How do we measure the brain?
A
EEG
MEG
FMRI
Implanted electrodes
3
Q
Difference between Empiricists and Rationalists
A
Empiricists- brain is equipotential (not specialized into regions) and implements general intelligence
Rationalists - brain implements distinct types of cognition, supported by different regions
4
Q
What are the four stages for solving
A
Encoding
Planning
Solving
Responding
