PSY 260 Final: PSY 260 Final Study Guide
26 Dec 2016
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Studied how long it takes a person to make a decision. 1/10th of a second to a make a decision. Neural doctrine nerve network consists of interconnected neurons; they are not continuous. Neuron = dendrite > cell body > axon > terminal branches > synapse. Firing rate slows for low intensity and fastens for high. Localization of function specific functions are served by specific areas of the brain. Brodmann areas numbered brain areas used to compare human brain to animal. *specificity coding in cats neurons respond to single orientation of a bar. Distributed coding groups of neurons fire when you see a face. Fusiform face area area in temporal lobe more likely to activate for a face. Likely to be damaged in those with prosopagnosia. Parahippocampal place area more likely to activate to a visual scene. Extrastriate body area more likely to activate to a body part or person.
