Neurological theory Flashcards
The neurological theory is…
an understanding of how learning occurs in the brain
How does learning is the brain occur?
The brain contains 100-200 billion neurons which store and transfer info.
There is in fact and oversupply of neurons and synapses.
These neurons are pruned if not used.
Why is stimulation NB?
- helps the pruning process
- increases the development of synapses
How does the brain work?
It receives impulses via the senses, which it then transforms into meaning and appropriate action
Parts of the brain
- frontal lobe
- parietal lobe
- occipital lobe
- temporal lobe
- cerebellum
- spinal cord/brain stem
Structure of the Cerebral cortex
- largest part of the brain
- 2 hemispheres
- 4 lobes (frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital)
Cerebellum
- coordination of motor activities
- muscle tone, reactions to light/sound/pressure/touch
- maintenance of equilibrium
Structure of the spinal cord
- grey matter surrounded by white matter
- channel filled with fluid
- 31 spinal nerves
Frontal lobe is responsible for…
motor area, area for cognitive reasoning and problem solving
Parietal lobe is responsible for…
sensory area, concerned with perception and sensation
Temporal lobe responsible for…
auditory area, language association area
Occipital lobe responsible for…
area of vision
Diencephalon
deeper lying part consisting out of grey matter - colours, thoughts and actions with emotions
How much of the brain’s weight is made up by the cerebral cortex?
85%
Lateralization
Each half of the brain controls the opposite side of the body
