Asked by Monique Lornitis on Sep 27, 2024

Research in neuroscience owes a great deal of its inspiration to Donald Hebb,who wrote the book The Organization of Behavior: A Neuropsychological Theory.What did Hebb theorize about

A)  the importance of behaviourist models of learning for understanding how neurons work 
B)  the concept of cell assemblies, and the importance of neuronal processes for behaviour 
C)  the importance of unconscious experiences, and the role of cell assemblies for the execution of behaviour 
D)  the role of social interaction for the organization of the cortex during childhood

Neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system and its functions, disorders, and structure.

Neuropsychological Theory

Pertains to theories that integrate principles from both neurological (brain function) and psychological (behavior and thought processes) perspectives to understand human behavior.

Donald Hebb

A Canadian psychologist who proposed theories on the organization of neural circuits in the brain that contribute to learning and memory.

  • Understand the role and influence of neuroscience and neuropsychological theories in explaining behavior.