Module 2, Lecture 5: Cognitive & Sensory Biology

Question 1

Cognitive abilities

Answer 1

brain functions associated with focus, reasoning, memory, planning, communication

Question 2

Observations

Answer 2

Descriptions of what you see, interesting patterns or phenomena

Question 3

Questions

Answer 3

• Research question
• Based directly on observations

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

All plausible, direct answers to research question

Question 5

Predictions

Answer 5

• Specific, testable points that come from hypothesis
• If prediction is not supported, hypothesis is revised or rejected
• Predictions help figure out if hypothesis is wrong

Question 6

Studies

Answer 6

Collect data and compare to predictions

Question 7

Input

Answer 7

sensory receptors, sensory neurons, ascending neurons, afferent neurons

Question 8

Integration

Answer 8

CNS (brain, spinal column, central ganglia interneurons)

Question 9

Output

Answer 9

Motor neurons, descending neurons, efferent neurons