PSYC 160

This study guide covers various topics related to the human brain and nervous system, including the blood supply to the brain, cell signaling, action potentials, and the somatosensory, motor, and sensory systems. It also discusses the role of the thalamus, cerebellum, and basal ganglia in movement control and learning. The guide provides an overview of the somatic senses, interoception, pain, and chemical senses, as well as the auditory and visual systems. Additionally, it touches on the challen...

This study guide covers the anatomy of the nervous system, including the central and peripheral divisions, and their structural components. It then discusses several case studies of individuals with memory impairments, providing insights into different memory systems and their functioning. The cases range from anterograde and retrograde amnesia to dissociations between short-term and long-term memory, semantic and episodic memory, and perceptual priming and explicit memory. The guide highlights ...