Human cognition

Question 1

infomation-processing approach

Answer 1

stimulus-attention-perception-thought processes-decision-response or action

Question 2

bottom up serial processing emphasised

Answer 2

directly influenced by environmental stimuli

Question 3

top-down processing de-emphasised

Answer 3

influenced by internal factors

Question 4

cognitive neuropsychology

Answer 4

evaluates cognitive performance in brain damaged patients

Question 5

4 lobes

Answer 5

parietal, frontal, occipital, temporal

Question 6

single unit recording

Answer 6

micro-electrode inserted int brain and records activity from single neuron High T+S

Question 7

ERP

Answer 7

activtity is recorded during repeated events High T Low S

Question 8

PET

Answer 8

water containing a radioactive tracer emits postitrons water rushed to active region

Question 9

FMRI

Answer 9

non invasive high S low T

Question 10

MEG

Answer 10

measures magnetic fields produced by activity high S+T

Question 11

TMS

Answer 11

brief pulse emitted by a coil next to skull