Synthesis/Study Guide
Case Studies
Neural Mechanisms
Pathological Consequences
Just for funzies
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  • Why/how does “Do as I say, not as I do” conflict with social learning theory?

This phrase directly contradicts Social Learning because our role model intentionally asks us not to pay attention to what they are doing, even though we are learning through observation of their behavior.



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WHY DID HM HAVE SURGERY? 

TO HELP WITH HIS EPILEPTIC SEIZURES. 

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WHAT DO DENDRITES DO IN A NEURON? 

IT RELAYS INFORMATION BETWEEN NEURONS 

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WHY IS PATHOLOGICAL HEALTH NOT ALWAYS IN OUR CONTROL?? 

BECAUSE MEDICAL/UNPLANNED THINGS CAN HAPPEN? 

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What type of Memory do you find most interesting and why? 

THIS QUESTION IS ALL OPINION< ANYTHING IS CORRECT 

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What is emulation? 

Copying involves replicating an outcome without replicating specific motor acts.



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AT WHAT AGE DID CLIVE WEARING'S CONDITION START AFFECTING HIM? 

IT AFFECTED HIM WHEN HE WAS 40 YEARS OLD. 

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WHAT DOES THE DENTATE GYRUS DO? 

It is responsible for the formation of our episodic memory as well as the exploration of new environments.

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TRUE/FALSE: OUR DIET, EXERCISE, AND OTHER ASPECTS CAN AFFECT OUR COGNITIVE HEALTH. 

TRUE TO SOME EXTENT

200

What was one thing you enjoyed in class this Semester? 

Opinion-SO ANYTHING IS CORRECT

300

What is imitation and why is it important? 

Imitation: The act of repeating or performing an action after observing a similar action by another person or animal

Why: Imitation is a key way to learn new skills, behaviors, and language. Children learn by watching and imitating others, and strong imitation skills are a foundation for other learning.

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WHAT STRUCTURE WAS MISSING IN HM'S BRAIN THAT CAUSED HIS ANTEROGRADE AND RETROGRADE AMNESIA.

HIS HIPPOCAMPI WAS MISSING 

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Why is the medial temporal lobe important to Memory? 

it houses the hippocampus, a key structure responsible for forming new memories, consolidating short-term memories into long-term storage, and retrieving previously encoded information, particularly related to episodic (personal event) and spatial memory

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WHAT IN CLASS DID BERRYHILL TALK ABOUT THAT COULD HELP DELAY THINGS LIKE DEMENTIA, ALZHEIMERS DISEASE AND OTHER MEMORY DEFICITS? (HINT: ITS ON SLIDE 85 OF LECTURE 12) 

COGNITIVE TRAINING, POSITIVE AFFECT, SOCIAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND DIET, EXERCISE, SUBSTANCE USE. 

300

What are you looking forward to in the New Year? OR What is something you want to amount to in the new year? 

THANK YOU FOR SHARING 

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What type of memory is most important? And which one are you scared of losing? 

Long -term memory is said to be most important because it is ingrained with all other forms of memory. SECOND PART: OPINION... SO ANYTHING IS CORRECT. 

400

WHAT DISEASE CAUSED EDEMA IN CLIVE WEARING'S BRAIN? 

VIRAL ENCEPHALITIS 

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TRUE OR FALSE: ACTION POTENTIALS ARE ALL OR NOTHING 

TRUE

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WHAT STUDY DID BERRYHILL SHOW US THAT PROVES THAT CERTAIN ASPECTS OF OUR HEALTH CAN AFFECT OUR OVERALL COGNITIVE RESERVE? 

THE NUN STUDY

400

DO YOU ALL HAVE ANY FUN PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS? 

THANK YOU FOR SHARING 

500

What clinical condition(s) have deficits with the Theory of Mind, and why does that potentially challenge social engagement? 

A conflict can arise between social learning theory and theory of mind when considering how people learn behaviors, particularly when observed actions might not align with the perceived mental state of the person performing them, leading to potential misunderstandings or misinterpretations of intentions in social interactions.



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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANTEROGRADE AND RETROGRADE AMNESIA 

ANTEROGRADE AMNESIA MEANS THAT YOU CAN NOT MAKE ANY NEW MEMORIES, AND RETROGRADE MEANS YOU CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING FROM THE PAST. 

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WHY IS THE AMYGDALA IMPORTANT TO EMOTIONAL MEMORY IS IT MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE HIPPOCAMPUS? 

the amygdala enhances the strength of those memories based on their emotional intensity, so in terms of purely emotional memory, the amygdala is considered more important than the hippocampus alone.

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WHY IS UNDERSTANDING PATHOLOGY AND CONSQUENCES OF PATHOLOGY IMPORTANT? 

provides the foundation for accurate disease diagnosis, informs appropriate treatment decisions, helps monitor disease progression, and ultimately contributes to improving patient care by allowing healthcare professionals to identify the underlying causes and mechanisms of disease at the cellular level, leading to better management strategies and preventative measures.

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What was the most interesting case study to you? 

OPINION- SO AGAIN ANY ANSWER IS CORRECT