Theories Flashcards
under-activity of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE)
Monomine Theory of Depression
proposes that binding is achieved by synchronized oscillations of neuronal group in the brain
Crick & Koch’s Theory
constructs and stores allocentric maps of the world
Cognitive Map Theory
involved in retaining the behavioral significance of combinations of stimuli
configurable association theory
involved in recognizing spatial arrangements of objects
spatial arrangement theory
2 models of thinking; analytic (LH) and synthetic (RH)
Analytic Theory
LH controls fine movements; damage to LH may produce speech ad motor deficits
motor theory
LH primary role is language
linguistic theory
side effects of antipsychotic drugs suggest role for DA; disorder caused by excess activity at D2 receptors
Dopamine Theory of Schizophrenia