BLOA Studies

1. Draganski (2004) Localization and research method-

• Investigated neuroplasticity by examining brain changes in response to learning and ceasing juggling.

• Studied the effects of meditation on brain structure using fMRI.

• Analyzed the impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive functions.

• Explored the relationship between diet and brain health through longitudinal studies.

Sharot et al (2007) Localization and research method -

• The study focused on the neural basis of flashbulb memories related to the 9/11 attacks using fMRI.

• The researchers found that flashbulb memories are solely based on media coverage.

• The study concluded that flashbulb memories are not influenced by personal experiences.

• The research indicated that the amygdala is not involved in emotional processing.

Feinstein et al (2011) Localization and research method -

• The amygdala is responsible for processing visual stimuli.

• Patient SM exhibited normal fear responses to all stimuli.

• The amygdala plays a critical role in triggering fear.

• Patient SM had no exposure to fear-inducing stimuli.

Antanova et Al (2011) - Techniques & Neurotransmitters - What did they investigate regarding acetylcholine?

• The role of acetylcholine in spatial memory using fMRI.

• The effects of dopamine on emotional memory.

• The impact of serotonin on decision-making processes.

• The influence of norepinephrine on attention span.

Passamonti et al (2012) Techniques and Neurotransmitters -

• Investigated the effect of dopamine levels on brain activity during emotional processing.

• Examined the connection between the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and amygdala during emotional processing by manipulating serotonin levels.

• Studied the impact of cortisol on the amygdala's response to fear stimuli.

• Analyzed the role of norepinephrine in emotional regulation in the prefrontal cortex.

Maguire (2000) Localization and research method-

• Investigated structural changes in the hippocampi of London taxi drivers, finding that the posterior hippocampus was significantly larger in taxi drivers than in the control group.

• Found that the anterior hippocampus was larger in taxi drivers compared to the control group.

• Showed that taxi drivers had smaller hippocampi due to stress from navigation.

• Demonstrated that taxi drivers had no significant differences in hippocampal structure compared to the control group.

Milner (HM) - Localization and research method -

• Brenda Milner's work with patient H.M. supports the localization theory of brain function, showing the hippocampus is crucial for explicit memory formation.

• Milner's research indicates that memory functions are distributed across the entire cortex without specific localization.

• The hippocampus is primarily responsible for implicit memory formation according to Milner's findings.

• Milner's work suggests that the brain's function is entirely localized in the frontal lobe.