introduction to neuropsychology

• What is cognitive psychology the study of?

  Mental processes like memory and perception
• What does cognitive neuroscience study?

  The influence of brain structures on mental processes
• What is one aim of cognitive neuroscience?

  Create a detailed 'map' of the brain
• What is the basis for the idea of brain function localization?

  Brain function is linked to specific brain parts
• Which lobe includes the motor area?

  The frontal lobe
• What role does the amygdala play?

  Processing emotions like fear and pleasure
• What is cognition?

  Mental processes of the mind
• What did Endel Tulving conclude about memory?

  Different types of long-term memory are localized
• How does cognitive neuroscience relate to mental illness?

  It helps explain mental health problems
• What neurotransmitter is linked to depression?

  Serotonin
• How can low serotonin affect behavior?

  It may cause low mood and withdrawal
• What does neurological damage refer to?

  Damage to neurons in the brain
• How does the extent of neurological damage affect behavior?

  It determines if effects are mild or severe
• What is a stroke?

  Interruption of blood supply to the brain
• What can happen to parts of the brain after a stroke?

  Parts may die or functions may shift
• How does damage to the motor area affect movement?

  It affects movement on the opposite body side
• What is 'aphasia'?

  An inability to understand and use language
• What is Broca's aphasia?

  Problems producing speech due to brain damage
• What does Wernicke's aphasia affect?

  Understanding of speech and language
• What can heading a football potentially cause?

  Damage to the brain
• What are the effects of neurological damage on behavior?

  • Depends on the damaged brain area
  • Can lead to language issues (aphasia)
  • May affect motor abilities
  • Severity varies with extent of damage
• How does Cee-Jai's mum's brain damage affect her?

  • Affects her speech
  • Makes everyday tasks difficult
  • Damage is permanent
• What is the relationship between brain damage and motor ability?

  Motor area damage affects movement control
• How does the location of brain damage influence its effects?

  Different areas control different functions