Cog neuroscience Flashcards
1
Q
What is cognitive neuroscience?
A
Combination of neural mechanisms with cognitive processes
2
Q
How is it done?
A
Scientific study of the brain and internal neurological systems:
Structures
Mechanisms
Processes
Chemistry
3
Q
Improvements in brain scans
A
Including fMRI / PET
More important - can see inner workings clearer
4
Q
Strengths of cog neuroscience
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- RW app - cog problems identified earlier
- Nature + nurture - plasticity
5
Q
Weaknesses of cog neuroscience
A
Ethics - controversial to use sometimes
Inc lie detectors
