D. Learning, Memory, and Intelligence Flashcards
What is learning?
Learning involves acquiring new skills or information through study, experience, or teaching.
What are the two main types of conditioning?
The two main types of conditioning are Classical Conditioning and Instrumental (Operant) Conditioning.
What is Classical Conditioning?
Classical Conditioning involves pairing stimuli to elicit a response.
Example: Ivan Pavlov’s experiments with dogs.
What is Instrumental (Operant) Conditioning?
Instrumental (Operant) Conditioning involves reinforcing or punishing responses to increase or decrease their occurrence.
What is an engram?
An engram represents the physical basis of learned information, the connections between brain areas.
What principles did Karl Lashley propose?
Karl Lashley proposed principles like equipotentiality and mass action.
What is memory?
Memory is the brain’s process for storing and retrieving information.
What are the two types of memory?
The two types of memory are Short-term Memory and Long-term Memory.
What is Working Memory?
Working Memory is a modern concept replacing short-term memory, highlighting how we manage information actively.
What is amnesia?
Memory loss, or amnesia, can result from various conditions.
What is Korsakoff’s Syndrome?
Korsakoff’s Syndrome results from thiamine deficiency, causing neuron damage and memory gaps (confabulation).
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease is common in older adults, leading to severe cognitive decline and memory loss.
What is Infant Amnesia?
Infant Amnesia is a normal phenomenon where early childhood memories fade as individuals age.
What is the function of the hippocampus?
The hippocampus is crucial for forming new and organizing memories.
What happens if the hippocampus is damaged?
Damage to the hippocampus can result in anterograde and retrograde amnesia.
