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Mirror Neurons: From Monkeys to Humans |
Dr. Giacomo Rizzolatti explains how he discovered mirror neurons in humans. Once he discovered the existence of mirror neurons in monkeys, he decided to investigate if the same mechanisms existed in humans and found that they are, in fact, present.... |
Giacomo Rizzolatti |
goCognitive |
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Research tools in cognitive neuroscience |
Modern techniques used in cognitive neuroscience have dramatically increased the available toolkit for researchers. Dr. Michael Posner discusses a wide range of methods that have been used in cognitive neuroscience and their historic relevance.... |
Michael Posner |
goCognitive |
00:16:00 |
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The promise of neuroimaging |
Neuro-imaging has served as an important tool in constraining the general nature of cognitive theories - but Baddeley warns not to overinterpret neuro-imaging data. A lack of replication and the complex nature of the associated statistical... |
Alan Baddeley |
goCognitive |
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