PSYC 3260 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Edgar Adrian, Camillo Golgi, Golgi'S Method
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Cognitive neuroscience: study of physiological basis of cognition. Level of analysis refers to the idea that a topic can be studied in a number of different ways with each approach contributing its own dimension to our understanding. Three methods that have been used to study cognitive neuroscience: recording from single neurons, studying the effects of brain damage in humans, and creating images of the brain. Neurons: create and transmit information about what we experience and know. Nerve net theory: proposed that signals could be transmitted throughout the net in all directions. Camillo golgi developed a staining technique in which a thin slice of brain tissue was immersed in a solution of silver nitrate. So it was possible to see their structures. Ramon y cajal physiologist used two techniques to achieve his goal in investigating the nature of the nerve net.
