Annotated Bibliography 4

Discussion 5 Part 1

Read this article: Optogenetic stimulation of a hippocampal engram activates fear

memory recall and this article: Creating a False Memory in the Hippocampus , and then discuss how the field of neuroscience has changed over the past several decades in terms of the methods of available to neuroscientists, culminating in the exciting methods shown in this module's TED Talks (see the "Advances in Neuroscience" content). How have these newer methods such as optogenetics improved upon "classic" methods such as electrolytic lesions? You may want to review the "Analysis in Biological Psychology Part 1" content located in the Course Menu prior to participating in this discussion.

Discussion 5 Part 2

Choose one of the articles from Part 1 (Creating a False Memory in the Hippocampus ), and then summarize the purpose, methods, results, and significance of that study. Then propose a logical follow-up study.