Week #3: Neural Basis of Learning and Memory
Objectives
After completing the activities of this week, you will be able to:
- Describe the neural changes associated with memory and learning
- List two implications of the neural changes that affect learning
Instructor's notes
Changes that take place in the brain when memory and learning occur have become better understood as technological innovation and improved communication between varying perspectives has progressed, particularly in the last decade. In this module you will learn how characteristics of the brain make it possible for us to learn new information and make associations with previously learned information. Take the time to actively process the information and you will be rewarded with a richer understanding of and increased fascination with the brain.