The brain as a co ordinator Flashcards
Senses?
Something the body perceives- sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch
What are emotions?
A strong feeling from a circumstance- mood, relationship with others.
Three types of memory and what they are?
Sensory- to retain impressions of sensory information.
Short term- temporary recall of information.
Long term- Can store unlimited amount of info.
Similarities between human brain and computer?
Both use electrical signals to send messages, transmit information, can adapt and learn, evolved over time, both need energy
Differences between brain and computer?
Brain uses chemicals computer uses electricity, faster for brain to learn things, easier to fix computer, no off button for brain.