How Does the Mind Represent Information?

Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience
Interview with Michael Gazzaniga, Dartmouth College. Gazzaniga describes the origins of the field of cognitive neuroscience. (from Studying The Mind)

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The Frontal Lobes and Cognition
Interview with Mark D'Esposito, University of California, Berkeley. D'Esposito describes what imaging studies have revealed about the role of the frontal lobes in cognition. (from Studying The Mind)

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How Do We Solve Problems and Make Decisions?

Problem-Solving: The Tower of Hanoi
In TMS a small but very powerful magnet is held close to the participant's scalp; the magnetic field passes through the skull or cranium and temporarily disrupts the functioning of the cortical region directly below the magnet. After a brief introduction you will see a video clip that demonstrates the effects of TMS on Broca's Area, and will be presented with follow up thought questions.

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Decision-Making and Judgment
Interview with Denise Park, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Park describes some of the cognitive changes that occur with age and explains how older and younger adults differ in their decision-making processes. (from Studying The Mind)

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