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Explore theories on cognitive mechanisms in the brain, distinguishing questions, theories, and predictions. Dive into examples like sleep inertia and mirror neurons to understand cognition. Uncover the complexity of attention pathways in sensory modalities.
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“The theory is that …” • Ya, really, complete that sentence.
Have a theory about a mechanism of cognition – how a cognitive system works in the brain • Think about the many mechanisms we’ve discussed so far as examples
Carefully consider the difference between a question, a theory and a prediction • E.g. • “My theory is that sleep inertia can be attenuated by the proper application of breakfast” • “My theory is that sleep inertia is due to hypoglycemia”
An example of a good theory • My theory is that yawns are contagious due to the activity of mirror neurons
An example of a good theory that is TOO BIG • “My theory is that all sensory modalities have, to varying degrees and priorities, separate attention pathways”