Discussion
Group Discussion 3: Movement and the Brain – PSB4240 Discussion Group 1
From Neuropsychology
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Please watch the video titled:
Video 1: The Cockroach Beatbox
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Video 1 Description: By dissecting a cockroach … yes, live on stage … TED Fellow and neuroscientist Greg Gage shows how brains receive and deliver electric impulses — and how legs can respond. This talk comes from the TED-Ed project.
Video 2: How to Control Someone Else’s Arm with your Brain
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Video 2 Description: Greg Gage is on a mission to make brain science accessible to all. In this fun, kind of creepy demo, the neuroscientist and TED Senior Fellow uses a simple, inexpensive DIY kit to take away the free will of an audience member. It’s not a parlor trick; it actually works. You have to see it to believe it.
Readings: See syllabus for weekly readings
Discussion Directions: After watching the videos for our discussions this week, how do you explain what you have seen in terms of brain functioning and how it impacts movement in the cockroach? The human arm? What potential do you think this holds for future work in paralysis research?
Note: Your initial post must be at least 200 words in length. Post must be several sentences in length to be considered for credit. Support your points with information from the textbook or external educational sources. Be sure to cite your sources in APA formatting.
