Cognitive neuroscience

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Harré, Rom. Cognitive Science: A Philosophical Introduction. London: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2002. Sage Knowledge, 5 May 2023, doi: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446216330. Clinical Application: Memory Applying cognitive science principles in the science classroom could be the route to better teaching and learning

There are likely millions of chemical reactions occurring in the brain. The amount of reactions occurring at any one time makes it impossible to determine if someone is experiencing a singular chemical imbalance in their brain. 5.2 Critique of Cognitive Science What happens in your brain when you act? How is this fascinating, complex ‘micro cosmos’ no bigger than half a football inside your skull organised? If these questions spark your interest, this Master's programme is for you!

These experiments often involve deductive reasoning where subjects need to form and apply ideas to a range of different problems. One famous cognitive experiment is known as the Stroop test. Participants are shown words on the screen in a range of different colors and say what the color of the word is. The problem is that the test is designed to confuse the brain, so the word 'red' may actually be displayed in a yellow font. These tests are designed to measure logical thought and also assess how quickly the brain suffers stress when it gets an answer wrong. CNS 2023: Day 2 Highlights 44. Disruptive Innovation