Hippocampus

The definition of Memory is the ability to encode, store, retain and subsequently recall information in the human brain. It can be thought of in general terms, as the use of past experience to affect or influence current behavior (Mastin, 2010). The Memory is the part in the human brain that assist in remembering past experiences, previous learned facts, habits and skills. Etymologically it comes from the Latin memoria, meaning remembering. Memory is comparable to but distinct from learning…

topic to research. A study headed by Gregory Clemenson and Craig Stark in 2015 attempted to see how video games and hippocampal associated memory work together. The part of the brain that this study refers to mainly is through associations of the hippocampus and memory. Clemenson and Stark (2015) attempted to look at ways to alleviate hippocampal cognitive deficits through sensory stimulations. They based their study from research done by Van Praag which has showed that changing an animal’s…

potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) have been shown to be fundamental cellular mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Induction of LTP occurs concomitantly with learning in the hippocampus of freely-moving animals and is known to prevent occludes subsequent electrical induction of LTP in the hippocampus (Whitlock et al., 2006). Conversely, saturation of hippocampal LTP is also known to interfere with spatial memory formation (Barnes et al., 1994). A recent study has…

“Memento” is a movie directed by Christopher Nolan (2000) which follows a man, Leonard, who apparently has anterograde amnesia. After receiving a severe blow to the head, Leonard ended up with a traumatic brain injury that apparently damaged his hippocampus. He is unable to form and retain new memories. Memories prior to the incident remain intact. In order to deal with his condition, Leonard tattoos important facts on his body that he doesn’t want to forget, takes pictures of new people, places…

behind the top of the brain stem and has 2 halves. It controls posture,balance,coordination,and speech Cortical Complexity: Cortical complexity is the size of the cords built up inside the animal's brain Limbic System:( Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Hippocampus, Amygdala): Controls instinct and mood and also basic emotions(fear,happiness,sadness)/drives(hunger,…

remembering the information, you will not pass the written exam. The hippocampus is a structure that is part of the limbic system, involved in creating long-term memories. For example, remembering your best friend from a decade ago, and wishing he/she was here with you right now. This structure relates to the result of the written exam because you need this structure to remember the information for the test. The hippocampus will help you pass the test by recalling the information you need…

must try and understand what Post Traumatic Stress disorder really is. We have to look at what areas of the brain are being affected. There are three regions of your brain that are triggered and change due to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder the hippocampus, amygdale, and the medial prefrontal cortex. The region that is affected the most because of trauma is the amygdale. The amygdale is an almond shaped mass of cells located in the temporal lobe of the brain.…

Debunking the Myths Surrounding Amnesia and Their Origins There are few myths about amnesia and its affects. One of them is that most people with amnesia forget everything about their identities and all of their past memories. A second is that one way to get rid of amnesia is to have another head injury (Lilienfeld, Lynn, Ruscio, Beyerstein, 2010). Theses myths are a problem if left unaddressed because it causes people to have misconceptions about memory, learning and how the brain works. It is…

INTRODUCTION Around the world, millions of children are experiencing loss and abuse, and its effects. Experiencing loss and abuse as a child are types of childhood trauma. Childhood trauma, according to the National Institute of Mental health is, “The experiences of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects”[1]. Abuse and loss can lead to childhood trauma depending on how influential they are as well as how well…

Collaboration, the act of working together with one or more people towards a shared goal or interest, is oftentimes imperative and beneficial when conducting research or a research study. In addition, time can be a key aspect of conducting meaningful and quality research in the field of Psychology. British psychologist, Alan Baddeley, outlined the importance and benefits of collaboration with other researchers and the prominence of time when developing Psychology methods and tests in order to…