• describe how neurons transmit messages to one another;
• describe the importance of neuroimaging techniques;
• define synaptic pruning;
• describe the importance of Tolman’s cognitive map;
• describe Atkinson’s and Shiffrin’s dual-store model of memory;
• describe the Baddeley and Hitch model.
  

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[Ormrod, J. E. (2007) Chapter 2. Learning and the Brain, (p.11-31)]
[Ormrod, J. E. (2007) Chapter 7. Introduction to Cognition and Memory, (p.149-193)]

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Learning and the brain (~13 minutes, 8.9MB)

Introduction to Cognition & Memory (~20 minutes, MB)

Blog 1 - due by Sunday Sept 18th, but your initial post is expect sooner.
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The Brain's Inner workings - What we are learning about brain function help us to understand how learning takes place, both at a cellular level and in everyday experience. Brain function, memory and learning share a common system that alters how you perceive the world, think, and interact with the world around you.

Brain Imaging and the biological basis of learning - A short (3 minute) video describing how neuroimaging is being used to study learning disorders. Dr Casey is an example research who is helping graduate students at Cornell, as they study common learning disorders (e.g. ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, etc) by using neuroimaging tecniques.