the emergence of cognitive neuroscience

Question 1

What is cognitive neuroscience? (2m)

Answer 1

. scientific study of brain, neurological structures, mechanisms, processes, chemistry
. responsible for cognitive, mental processes

• a part of the cognitive approach *

Question 2

Origins of cognitive neuroscience

Answer 2

. theory recently emerged as technology advanced
. enable psychologists use number of brain imaging techniques e.g. fMRI and PET
. to investigate how brain activity underpin mental processes
. cognitive neuroscientists believe computer models important in understanding how individuals think

Question 3

How cognitive neuroscience studies behaviour

Answer 3

. comparing people with disorder to those without disorder
. to identify physical basis for cognitive processes in the brain

Question 4

Tulving’s research

Answer 4

. one example of cognitive neuroscience
. ppt completed tasks require use of episodic and semantic memory
. use of PET scans led Tulving discover
. different parts LTM located different areas of brain
. lead to treatment to support people with memory disorders