Lasting Only a Few Milliseconds,there __________ Is a Brief Period

question 8

Short Answer

Lasting only a few milliseconds,there __________ is a brief period after an action potential when a neuron cannot fire again.

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Definitions:

Connectionist Models

Computational models in cognitive science that simulate the neural connections in the brain, emphasizing parallel processing of information.

Central Processor

A term relating to the central executive in Baddeley and Hitch’s model of working memory, involved in reasoning, decision making, and updating and manipulating the contents of working memory.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Specialists in a field that applies evolutionary theory to understand the human mind and behavior, focusing on how evolutionary principles explain psychological traits.

Cognitive System

A system of mental processes that includes perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, responsible for thought and learning.