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Erschienen in: Journal of Computational Neuroscience 1/2012

01.08.2012

Does dynamical synchronization among neurons facilitate learning and enhance task performance?

verfasst von: David Chik

Erschienen in: Journal of Computational Neuroscience | Ausgabe 1/2012

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Abstract

Synchronization among groups of neurons is an interesting yet mysterious mechanism in the brain. We propose and demonstrate that the adjustable timing of neural activities can produce profound effect on learning and task implementation. On one hand, learning of more complex patterns becomes possible because of the enhanced capability of classification. On the other hand, implementation of a complex task is aided through active maintenance and control of multiple rules and items. This sheds light on the development of new intelligent system, as well as the cause of impaired learning and task performance in patients.

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Metadaten
Titel
Does dynamical synchronization among neurons facilitate learning and enhance task performance?
verfasst von
David Chik
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2012
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Computational Neuroscience / Ausgabe 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0929-5313
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6873
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10827-011-0380-6

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