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Inforamtion For Learning SAC

The document discusses the neural processes involved in learning. It describes how the hippocampus and amygdala are involved in forming memories and associating memories with emotions. It explains that learning occurs through strengthening existing neural pathways or forming new synapses. Classical conditioning is discussed as a type of learning where involuntary reflexes become attached to new stimuli in memory.

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Inforamtion For Learning SAC

The document discusses the neural processes involved in learning. It describes how the hippocampus and amygdala are involved in forming memories and associating memories with emotions. It explains that learning occurs through strengthening existing neural pathways or forming new synapses. Classical conditioning is discussed as a type of learning where involuntary reflexes become attached to new stimuli in memory.

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THE NEURAL PROCESS

INVOLVED IN LEARNING
Unit 1 AOS1
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE BRAIN
WHEN WE LEARN?
• When we learn new information a few parts of the brain are actively involed

- Hippocampus : Plays a role in learning are new information will be formed as


declarative memory. It works alongside other areas of the cortx
refer to pg 366 of text
- Amygdala : As with , it is involved in associating memories with emotions. It does
the same for learning.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE LEARN?
• One of two things can happen
1. There is a strengthening of an existing neural pathway
Or
2. New Synapses are formed ( synaptogenesis)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVQXZudZd5s
THE NEURAL PATHWAY
• Glutamate- Neurotransmitter involved with learning
• When learning occurs, new connection are made
• This inturn causes new sprouts to form on the neuron called filigree appendages
• This enables a quicker pathway for the information to flow
• When a signal is strengthened it is called Long Term Potentiation, this occurs through the
process if snynaptogensis
• The ability of the brain to alter of restructure itself and make these news connections in
called plasticity.
PLASTICITY
• There are two types

• 1. Developmental
• 2. Adaptiive
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKLqwNHzufk
CLASSICAL CONDITIONING
• Classical Conditioning – Is a type of learning, where involuntary reflexes become attached
in out memory to a new stimulus
• Most famous studying of classical conditioning is Pavlov and his dog.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP5lCleK-PM
TERMINOLOGY
Neutral Stimulus ( NS ) – Does not produce any response on its own before conditioning
Unconditioned Stimulus – ( UCS) Any stimulus that produces a particular naturally occurring
automatic response
Unconditioned Response – (UCR) That response that occurs automatically when the US is
present. The UCR is normally a reflexctive or an involuntary response
Conditioned Response - (CR) – Response after the paring of two stimuli
Conditioned Stimulus- Previously the neutral stimulus, but now produces as CR.
CLASSICAL CONDITIONING

Stage Stimulus Response


Before Conditioning Food Alone (UCS) Salivation to food
Bell Alone (NS) No Salivation
During Conditioning Bell and Food together Salivation
After Conditioning Bell Alone Salivation

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