LEARNING
BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING
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Ethical considerations in the cognitive level
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The usefulness of laboratory experiments in research
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The localization of brain function
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How mental processes can be scientifically studies
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Detailed explanation-1: -The aim of the research was to see the effects of damage to the hippocampus on memory and how it produces anesthesia like anterograde or retrograde. An MRI was used to identify the specific structures in Clive’s brain that were damaged. He was interviewed and observed to gain insight into the extent of his amnesia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Clive Wearing is a case study that demonstrates the multi-store model of memory. Clive has an impaired Short term memory this is shown as he has a poor duration in STM of only 7 seconds. This is poorer than an average person as we can remember 18-30 seconds of information.
Detailed explanation-3: -Evaluation: The case of Clive Wearing supports that there are different types of LTM. Following a brain infection, Wearing’s procedural memory seemed intact (e.g. being able to dress himself and even play the piano), but his episodic memory was severely damaged.
Detailed explanation-4: -Wearing developed a profound case of total amnesia as a result of his illness. Because of damage to the hippocampus (an area required to transfer memories from short-term to long-term memory), he is completely unable to form lasting new memories.