PSYC 1001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Neurogenesis, Neuroplasticity, Visual Cortex

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1001
• Professor: Ayca Guler- Edwards

Document Summary

Nervous system is a communication network that serves as the foundation for all psychological activity. It consists of billions of nerve cells or neurons. It comprises two systems- central nervous system and peripheral- defined by both anatomy and function. Central nervous system is central to the body"s structure and workings. It is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Nearly all functions of the cns are performed by the brain. Different parts do different things vs. entire brain acts in unison. Anatomists tried to understand personality traits and mental abilities by measuring the bumps on the human skull. Scientists were able to examine the nerve cells. Scientists were able to explain the electrical impulses and neurotrans mitters. A machine that could record the broad patterns of electrical activity in the brain was developed. Researchers focused on people who suffered from brain damages to investigate brain-behaviour. Penfield worked with epilepsy patients, used stimulation electrical and made important contributions the to area.