● Describe the emergence of the field of cognitive science in

the 20th century.

- Cognitive neuroscience emerged due to new

developments in computertech and AI, Chomskys

work on language acquisition. millers work showing

internal processes could be quantified.

● Define empiricism and associationism, and explain how

these philosophies

are reflected in the field of cognitive science.

- The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense experience.

● Briefly explain Donald Hebb’s statement, “Cells that fire

together, wire

together.” What significance did this proposal have on

neuroscience?

- The more often cells communicate the stronger

their communicationnetworks become.

● Define myelin: Axons wrapped in layers of fatty substances.

● The process of myelination and the purpose of