Cognitive Neuroscience

Abstract

Neuroscience is basically a study of our nervous system, brain, and is considered to be the biological basis of consciousness, memory, perception, and learning (Bennet et al, 2008). The nervous system and brain are the physical basis of the human development in terms of learning. Each one of our brain cells can grow up to 20 dendrites, which store millions of pieces of information. These dendrites also affect our acquisition and loss of behavior (Bennet et al, 2008). The purpose of this research is to understand how neuroscience associates our observations about cognitive behavior with the tangible physical processes supporting such behavior. Presently, it is theorized that the cortex of the brain is separated by two parts: the 'scholastic brain' in the left and the 'creative brain' in the right side (See Appendices 1), (Schacter, 1992). Each part is connected by a 'corpus callous' which sends messages between the left and right sides. This makes it easier to learn anything and everything, especially if you use both these parts a lot. These messages are the construct we call learning, for example, while reading most individuals use both the sides. It is also helpful for therapists and counselors, if they find a way to stimulate both these cortexes, they my greatly enhance the effectiveness of therapy in clients.

Table of Contents

Introduction4

Discussion5

Cognitive Psychology5

Approaches to Cognitive Psychology6

Development of Cognitive Psychology7

Observable Behavior in Cognitive Psychology9

Technology and the Human Mind10

Brief Anatomy of Human Brain10

Conclusions12

References13

Appendices15

Cognitive Neuroscience

Introduction

Cognitive neuroscience is a relatively new field of research, and as it is further explored, more educational implications of this field will certainly develop. Fundamentally, learning is a way of obtaining memory, but intricate and multifarious neurological procedures must take place in order to convey newly gained information to the long term memory bank, a place where it can be stored up for use later on (Schacter, 1992).

The brain has several memory systems that contain specialized occupations. For example, the motor memory system is instrumental in the development of physical skills such as walking, running, and in addition has a strong effect on learning capabilities (Schacter, 1992). Children born and raised in poverty, with a limited aptitude in the English language, verbal communication and hearing impairments, or from families who do not emphasize the importance of reading during early adolescence are at risk of having lower a sense of worth of themselves. Children who have had extensive exposure and contact with language, literacy exchanges, and good opportunities to how to read and write have been proven to have healthier self esteems. Each of these theories are sufficient in their own right, if tested. They must be incorporated and applied via constant and everyday practice.

Discussion

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology is a division of psychology which is focused on mental procedures. These include the way people think, remember, perceive, learn etc. As part of a larger area of cognitive science, this division of psychology is linked to other aspects including neuroscience, philosophy and linguistics. Many behavioral theories advocate that all behavior is effected by ...