Examples of functionalism in the following topics:
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- The executive system is a theoretical cognitive system that manages the processes of executive function.
- The major frontal structures involved in executive function are:
- Executive-function development corresponds to the development of the growing brain; as the processing capacity of the frontal lobes (and other interconnected regions) increases, the core executive functions emerge.
- In adolescence, these functions all become better integrated as they continue developing.
- The different parts of the prefrontal cortex are vital to executive function.
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- The CNS is mainly devoted to the "information synthesizing" function.
- the temporal lobe, which controls hearing and some other speech functions.
- Its main function is maintaining coordination throughout the body.
- The pons houses the control centers for respiration and inhibitory functions.
- Spinal nerves originate from the spinal cord and control the functions of the rest of the body.
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- Structuralism and functionalism were two of the earliest frameworks of psychological thought.
- One rather important alternative was functionalism, founded by William James in the late 19th century.
- Built on structuralism's concern for the anatomy of the mind, functionalism led to greater concern of the functions of the mind, and later on to behaviorism.
- Psychology 101 - Wundt & James: Structuralism & Functionalism - Vook
- Here, the foundations of structuralism and functionalism are contrasted.
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- Research on rats has found that a week of no sleep leads to loss of immune function, and two weeks of no sleep leads to death.
- Despite its clear importance to psychological and physiological functioning, researchers have struggled for centuries to answer the question of why we sleep.
- We also know that extended sleeplessness can lead to hallucinations, delusions, loss of immune function, and in extreme cases, death.
- Recently, neuroscientists have learned that at least one vital function of sleep is related to learning and memory.
- Sleep debt results in diminished abilities to perform high-level cognitive functions.
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- Cells rely on nutrients in food to function properly.
- In order to function properly, the human body must meet specific caloric and
nutritional needs.
- These molecules
are broken down into essential amino acids and fatty acids and used as fuel for cellular functions.
- If excess
caloric energy is consumed, beyond what is needed to maintain body
functioning, it is stored in adipose (fat) tissue.
- The USDA Food Pyramid demonstrates the variety and quantity of food needed to promote proper body function and prevent disease.
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- The brain is divided into two hemispheres and four lobes, each of which specializes in a different function.
- There is evidence that each brain hemisphere has its own distinct functions, a phenomenon referred to as lateralization.
- The frontal lobe is associated with executive functions and motor performance.
- Executive functions are some of the highest-order cognitive processes that humans have.
- Outline the structure and function of the lobes and hemispheres of the brain
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- The way we solve problems can be influenced by algorithms, heuristics, intuition, insight, confirmation bias, and functional fixedness.
- These spontaneous decisions are often associated with functional fixedness, confirmation bias, insight and intuition phenomenology, heuristics, and algorithms.
- Functional fixedness concerns the solution of object-use problems.
- Some of these mental processes include functional fixedness, confirmation bias, insight and intuition phenomenology, heuristics, and algorithms.
- Examine how algorithms, heuristics, intuition, insight, confirmation bias, and functional fixedness can influence judgment and decision making.
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- The aging process often results in a loss of memory, deteriorated intellectual function, decreased mobility, and higher rates of disease.
- The aging process generally results in changes and lower functioning in the brain, leading to problems like memory loss and decreased intellectual function.
- Brain plasticity is the brain's ability to change structure and function.
- Brain size and composition change along with brain function.
- Computed tomography (CT) studies have found that the cerebral ventricles expand as a function of age in a process known as ventriculomegaly.
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- Neurocognitive functions are cognitive functions closely linked to the function of particular brain areas, neural pathways, or cortical networks in the brain substrate at the cellular molecular level.
- Neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience are two disciplines that seek to understand how the structure and function of the brain relates to perception, memory, and thought processes behind behavior.
- Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death.
- In order to be diagnosed, a person must exhibit a cognitive decline and some impairment in cognitive functioning.
- This PET scan shows the image of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease, indicating a loss of function in the temporal lobe.
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- Because all behavior is controlled by the central nervous system, biopsychologists seek to understand how the brain functions in order to understand behavior.
- Neuropsychologists are often employed as scientists to advance scientific or medical knowledge, and neuropsychology is particularly concerned with understanding brain injuries in an attempt to learn about normal psychological functioning.
- Neuroimaging tools, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans, are often used to observe which areas of the brain are active during particular tasks in order to help psychologists understand the link between brain and behavior.
- Different brain-imaging techniques provide scientists with insight into different aspects of how the human brain functions.
- Three types of scans include (left to right) PET scan (positron emission tomography), CT scan (computed tomography), and fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging).