Hebb formulated the idea of "cell assemblies" and along with other physiological constructs that purport to conclude neuronal brain changes,there does not seem to be any indication whether the changes are qualitative within the cell.But the emphasis seem to be on the growth in the quantity of cells.Other studies that have concluded brain growth,especially the Rosenwiez (sp) that showed that rats raised in an enriched environment had more brin cells daveloped than those raised in an impoverished environment.Again quantity not quality. So Hebb's cell assemblies are quantitave leading to improved performance but not necessarily changes in the quality of the cells. Another indication that quantity overrides quality is in the old search for the engram for memory(Lashley???) where performance was more of a function of the quantity of cells extirpated and not necessarily the location of the cells. It is also interesting that alchol addiction leads to a dimishing of brain cells and nothing is said about the quality. In a theoretical psychology frame of mind while sipping margaritas.
Michael "omnicentric" Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=2531 or send a blank email to leave-2531-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
