Briefly Describe Hebb's Concept of a Cell Assembly

question 14

Essay

Briefly describe Hebb's concept of a cell assembly.

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Definitions:

Autosomal Dominant

A pattern of inheritance where a mutation in just one of the two copies of a gene is sufficient to cause a genetic disorder.

Huntington Disease

A genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms.

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in one's ability to think, concentrate, formulate ideas, reason, and remember compared to previous levels of functioning.

Mendelian Disease

A genetic disorder caused by mutations in a single gene, following Mendel's laws of inheritance.