Week 15 - The Physical Formation of Memory

Session 32 - The Physical Formation of Memory

Open up with outline of what will be covered over the next two sessions - specifically looking at the neural basis of memory.

The key concepts covered in the PowerPoint include:

• Eric Kandel and the Aphasia Experiments - specifically what the results proved.
• Long Term Potentiation
• Henry Molaison (HM) and the repercussions of his surgery.
• The function of the Hippocampus and the Amygdala.

Students are to read from page 334 - 342 of the textbook and complete Learning Activity 6.29 (do not do Questions 6c & 6d).


Session 33 - The Physical Formation of Memory (con't)

Recap the main ideas presented last session - quickly move through the PP.

Continue with the relevant PowerPoint that includes the following key concepts:

• Consolidation Theory (as well as Reconsolidation)
• Amnesia - Brain Trauma and Neurodegenerative Disease
• Anterograde & Retrograde Amnesia
• Dementia
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Memory Decline Over the Lifespan

Students are to read from page 342 - 354 of the textbook and complete the following Learning Activities from the textbook:
- 6.30
- 6.31
- 6.33
- 6.34

AND the Chapter 6 Test