Learning and Memory

The "Learning and Memory" presentation will examine the biological and psychological basis of learning and memory by describing the neuroanatomy of and neural processes related to learning based on current literature and memory based on current literature. In addition, discuss the relationship between learning and memory from a functional perspective and address why learning and memory are interdependent making use of case studies and examples from research articles to help map this relationship. Finally, discuss the importance that lifelong learning and brain stimulation can demonstrate in regard to longevity and quality of life.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Learning
• memory
• neuronal transmission
• Morris water maze
• radial arm maze
• hippocampus
• perirhinal cortex
• mediodorsal nucleus
• basal forebrain
• place cells
• declarative memory
• explicit memory
• long-term memory
• sensitization
• habituation
• neuronal interconnections