Learning & memory

Question 1

Classical conditioning

Answer 1

Pavlov believed it was the result of a strengthens connection between two brain areas ( one that represented CS and one that represented UCS activity

Question 2

Operant conditioning

Answer 2

REINFORCEMENT - Any event that increases the future probability of the response
Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement
a stimulus can be added (positive punishment) or removed (negative punishment).
PUNISHMENT - Any event that decreases the future probability of the response

Question 3

engram

Answer 3

the physical representation of a memory

Question 4

Equipotentiality

Answer 4

all parts of the brain contribute equallly

Question 5

Mass action

Answer 5

the cortex works as a whole

Question 6

Lateral interpositus nucleus

Answer 6

cerebellum) - see changes in activity during learning. Lesion causes a permanent loss of conditioned response. Temporary lesions (by cooling or by drug) blocked learning. Lesions in motor area (red nucleus) blocked responses, but not learning.

Question 7

SHORT-TERM MEMORY

Answer 7

for events that have just occurred. Only a limited amount of information (7+2 items) held for a brief period of time (<60 sec)

Question 8

LONG-TERM MEMORY

Answer 8

permanent storage of information from previous times.