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It can be proven to be impossible to fully understand the how the brain works. For any finite size brain, there are only a finite number of possible neuron firings and so a finite number of possible thoughts. If there's no restriction to the size of the brain, then there are countably infinitely many neuron firings so there's that many thought.
Let's consider special class of thoughts of thinking of a sequence of 1s & 0s. Since there are countably many brain actions, there are countably many sequences that we can think of. Suppose you have a sequence of sequences, then we can construct a new sequence as follows. It's 1st digit is opposite the first digit of the first sequence, it's 2nd digit opposite the second digit of the second sequence, the 3rd digit opposite the third digit of the 3rd sequence and so on.
If we fully understand how the brain works, we should be able to determine which brain action makes which thought of a sequence of 1s and 0s. That would mean that by thinking of a sequence of that entire set of brain actions, we should then be able to translate brain actions into thoughts and count all the sequences we can think of. Doing so would then enable us to think of a new sequence but we didn't count it, a contradiction. Therefore it's impossible to fully understand how the brain works.
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What part of the brain is involved in practice?
Practice is also called muscle memory or motor memory. It is found all over the brain but the main area involved in motor learning is the cerebellum. The basal ganglia also play an important role in memory and learning and the formation of habits. The basal ganglia-cerebellar connections are thought to increase with time when learning a motor task.
A group of several brain structures located under the cortex and involved in learning emotion memory and motivation?
limbic system A group of several brain structures located under the cortex and involved in learning, emotion, memory, and motivation. Ring of structures that play a role in learning and emotional behavior. System of interconnected subcortical structures that regulates emotions and motivated behaviors, such as hunger, thirst, aggression, and sexual behavior.
You remember where your N methyl D aspartate or NMDA receptors are?
NMDA receptors are located in the brain, specifically on the surface of neurons. They play a crucial role in controlling synaptic plasticity and memory formation. Additionally, NMDA receptors are involved in regulating synaptic transmission and are important for learning and memory processes.
How much of the brain is used as storage?
Almost the whole entire brain uses storage or memory when it does something. Examples: When we see you may ask yourself the question; how did my brain know that was there? Your brain uses its memory of the world, past experiences, and what it thinks should be there in order to give you vision. When we dream our brain uses memory from our memory storage and mixes non-useful images and ideas together erasing them from our memory, this is why be cant remember all our dreams completely. When we smell our brain uses a its memory in smells and signals the nerves in the nose to smell what we remembered what it smelt like before. Almost everything comes from memory or storage.
Is the brain the center of intelligence personality and memory?
So far as we understand it at present it is. However there are those that would argue the personality part of this. In any case the brain is definitely the central procesing unit that ties it all together.
What goes on in your brain when remembering learning and recalling?
memory
In In which field of psychology do scientists study mental processes to understand human behavior as well as how the brain moves information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
congitive
In exhalation what is the inscription hypothesis?
The belief that memory is recorded as writing in the brain
What area of te brain is responsible for memory and learning?
The hippocampus, located in the brain's temporal lobe, is primarily responsible for memory formation and learning processes. It plays a crucial role in the brain's ability to encode, store, and retrieve memories. Additionally, other regions such as the prefrontal cortex and amygdala also contribute to memory and learning functions.
What is one of the areas that the brain responsible for memory and learning?
temporal lobe
What are the most extensive regions of the brain that enable learning and memory?
cerebellum
What has the author Marilee Sprenger written?
Marilee Sprenger has written: 'Memory 101 for educators' -- subject(s): Mnemonics, Learning, Memory 'Br@in-based teaching :) in the digital age' -- subject(s): Brain, Computer-assisted instruction, Psychology of Learning, Classroom environment 'Differentiation through learning styles and memory' -- subject(s): Brain, Learning, Memory
In which field of psychology do scientists study mental processes to understand human behavior as well as how the brain moves information from short-term memory to long-term memory?
Cognitive psychology focuses on studying mental processes like memory, attention, and problem solving to better understand human behavior. Within this field, researchers investigate how information is processed and transferred from short-term memory to long-term memory in the brain to gain insights into learning and memory retention.
How might neurogenesis be related to learning and memory?
Neurogenesis, the process of generating new neurons in the brain, has been found to play a role in learning and memory. New neurons can integrate into existing brain circuits and enhance synaptic plasticity, which is essential for learning and memory formation. Studies have shown that promoting neurogenesis can improve cognitive functions and enhance memory abilities.
What color is the hippocampus?
The hippocampus is not actually colored, as it is a region in the brain responsible for memory formation and storage. It is located deep within the brain and plays a crucial role in learning and memory processes.
What is the subject matter of the story Exhalation?
Dispelling the mystery of memory. - Apex Learning
Which part of the brain when impaired by alcohol and plays an important role in learning?
The hippocampus. The hippocampus is part of the limbic system, a specialised part of the brain. It specifically deals with the consolidation of short and long-term memory, as well as spacial navigation. This is how alcohol may affect spacial navigation.
